Immigration
The return of the Kiwi diaspora
New Zealanders are coming home in droves in what's becoming known as the 'brain gain'. Who are they, why are they returning, and how long will they stay for? Audio
Family whose son died on sailing trip appeal to government to enter NZ
A grieving family's appeal for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to show some kindness and let them sail to New Zealand after their son was fatally injured in Tahiti appears to have been heard. Eddie… Audio
Australian PM's car vandalised in refugees protest
Refugee rights activists have vandalised Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's car with red paint during his visit to the University of Queensland today.
Government to let 250 international students into NZ
The government has announced a new category that will allow 250 international PhD and postgraduate students to enter New Zealand, with the first expected to arrive next month.
Only 23 invoices paid for managed isolation fees in first seven weeks
Almost nine out of 10 of all applications to waive managed isolation charges have been approved.
Closed borders hide the conversation we need to have on immigration
The political narrative on immigration has flipped - with closed borders, the numbers have plummeted and the debate has dried up. But we have to talk about it at some stage. Audio
Visa changes, border exemptions for specialised workers
The government has announced more border exemptions and visa changes to help get specialised workers in the country and fill labour shortages in key sectors.
Overseas employees on full pay, NZ staff struggle with tech
Staff at overseas government offices who have been off work during lockdown have remained on full pay - at an estimated cost of $7 million.
DairyNZ welcomes visa holder changes for their sector
Dairy farmers are relieved that under immigration rule changes they will again have their offshore expert workers allowed back in the country. DairyNZ CEO Tim Mackle talks to Jesse about the impact… Audio
Labour announces 10% of isolation beds to critical workers
The Labour leader, Jacinda Ardern, has today announced that one in 10 places at managed isolation facilities will be opened up to critical overseas workers if it is re-elected.
The announcement… Audio
Some visa holders get the chance to return to NZ - but not all
Those working to get offshore visa holders back into the country have welcomed changes from the government - but say they hope it's just a start.The categories under which people can apply for an… Audio
Growers say border exceptions won't ease labour shortage
Fruit and vege growers say visa extensions for temporary workers do little to help the looming shortage of seasonal workers, but DairyNZ says it will give farmers certainty to plan for the future.
Changes to resident visas, border exceptions for those overseas
The government has announced it is adding more categories under which people can apply for border exceptions, along with changes to extend or renew residency visas for some stuck overseas.
Backpackers urge for visa extensions: 'Why would I want to leave?'
French backpacker Marine Baiguerra is among more than 13,000 people who have signed a petition seeking a six-month extension to Working Holiday Visas.
Govt wants more focus on quality education than work rights for foreign students
A Cabinet paper shows the government wants to use the pandemic to transform the $5 billion international student sector.
'We feel very isolated' - People trying to get to NZ left in limbo by flight freeze
Since our borders shut there have been more than 28,000 applications for a border exemption to enter the country, but only just over 2400 have arrived here.
Foreigners stranded in NZ call for extension to visas
Some foreigners stuck in New Zealand are making concerted pleas to stay.
Hobbit star's Scottish road trip with a difference
Graham McTavish is known for portraying Dwalin the dwarf in the Hobbit, but his latest project Clanlands has seen him team up with fellow Outlander star Sam Heughan to document the people, places and… Video, Audio
Temporary work visas extended for six months
New Zealand's temporary workers have been given some breathing space to plan their next move, but it is a different story for those migrants stuck overseas.
The Minister of Immigration has used his… Audio
