Immigration
Immigration NZ to better manage second round of residence visa applications
Up to 1500 individuals will be able to apply each day from 21 February in the order of the date the individual submitted their EOI. They will receive an email from INZ on the day they are able to…
Number of people crossing New Zealand border lowest in 50 years
Closed borders and other Covid-19 restrictions have resulted in the number of people crossing the border falling to the lowest in 50 years, while the country has had its first migration loss in nine…
Julie Zhu: the tamariki behind the takeaway counter
Four young New Zealanders growing up in their parents' restaurants are the stars of Takeout Kids - a new doco series by filmmaker Julie Zhu. Video, Audio
Covid-19: NZ-trained nurses consider leaving over visa trouble
A group of New Zealand-trained nurses - some working with Covid patients - are considering leaving the country because they can't get a visa to live here.
Afghans still stranded despite court ruling allowing them into NZ
Community Law Aotearoa blames the government for blocking scores of people from getting the official help that is available to other Afghans with visas.
Pregnant NZ journalist Charlotte Bellis asked to reapply for MIQ under different category
Bellis, who is stuck in Afghanistan, says her MIQ application has been met with "technicalities and confusion" and she has been asked to apply under a different category. Audio
'It just means we can all settle as a family': Thousands become residents
About 5000 people have become residents under a fast-track government scheme launched last month, with migrants from India, South Africa, and Philippines topping the approvals.
'Access to skilled and unskilled labour' major challenge for businesses
The government is being urged to explore a targeted wage subsidy and labour support for tourism and hospitality businesses as the Covid-19 restrictions are tightened up.
Hopes series on Asian migrant women will inspire movement
A university lecturer hopes her stories on female Asian migrants can start a movement that empowers others.
Delayed appeal will decide convicted drug smuggler Karel Sroubek's fate
The Immigration and Protection Tribunal will decide if the kickboxer, who arrived 19 years ago using another person's passport, will be sent back to the Czech Republic.
Covid-19: Uncertainty over trans-Tasman travel, dismay about MIQ rooms
New Zealanders in Australia say they feel like their country has turned its back on them following another setback in return travel plans.
International PhD students call for longer student visas
Foreign PhD students are calling for a longer student visa so they can continue their study without having to worry about spending time and money on getting extensions.
'Businesses screaming out to get more people' in Canterbury
Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce chief executive Leann Watson says even before the Covid-19 restrictions on immigration were introduced, Canterbury was already short of workers.
Community group scheme to be used for refugee resettlement in NZ
More refugees will have the chance to start new lives in New Zealand under a new programme using community groups to sponsor them.
ICU nurse's residency limbo 'incredibly frustrating'
An ICU nurse who immigrated to New Zealand says getting residency is so difficult she may take her skills offshore.
2021: a stock-take of the immigrant experience in NZ
2021 was yet another year riddled with Covid-19 lockdowns, endless queues for MIQ spots and families separated by border closures. As the year draws to an end, we look at what this year has meant for… Audio
Family's change in fortunes after sharing story of job loss and visa woes
Tarri Caraquez and Joel Macarubbo's family have gone from selling their belongings to pay for food, rent and nappies to being back on a firm footing with a fast-track to residence.
Relax immigration, open new medical school to tackle health worker shortage - National MP
Dr Shane Reti says the National Party would relax immigration rules, fast track nurses and doctors onshore into residency programmes and possibly open another medical school to help build the health… Audio
Seafood sector report recommends more formal industry training
An inquiry into the seafood sector's workforce has recommended a raft of changes to reduce its reliance on migrant workers.
Why big cities are getting smaller
Kathryn talks with Massey University migration expert Paul Spoonley about the decline in population of cities around the world. London's population is expected to fall by 300,000 this year, and… Audio
