Immigration
What does new govt mean for immigration?
The the new government will follow Labour's policies when it comes to immigration, the coalition agreement with NZ First has revealed. The document made public yesterday briefly outlined how the… Audio
Immigration shows signs of slowing
Immigration has come down from its record peak, with one economist saying the economy could slow as a result. Audio
Slowing of immigration to help housing demand
As you will have heard in the news, immigration is off its peak, with fewer immigrants settling here and more people leaving the country. Audio
New govt's immigration policies worry Federated Farmers
Labour, New Zealand First and the Greens all have policies around curbing inward migration and limiting foreign ownership of New Zealand assets. That's a worrry for Federated Farmers Dairy Chairman… Audio
Turning away from toxic Twitter
Broadcaster Duncan Garner has quit Twitter after a newspaper column on immigration sparked online outrage and abuse. Sean Plunket also stepped away from Twitter and then stepped down from the… Audio
Scores of Kiwis caught up in old Australian law
Evidence is emerging that Australia has dusted off a draconian old law to begin a fresh mop-up of people it doesn't want, including scores of New Zealanders. An immigration professor in Queensland… Audio
Is the 'NZ dream' living up to Pacific expectations?
There is no shortage of applicants for New Zealand's Pacific Quota immigration scheme, which is drawn by ballot every year. RNZ Pacific reporter, Sara Vui-Talitu looks into the quota system and… Audio
English defends immigration rules after suicide claim
The National Party leader has defended changes to immigration rules after an international student said they contributed to her friend's suicide.
Migrant worker describes 'modern day slavery' scam
A worker who paid his employer thousands of dollars to try to get residency says he wants to help expose widespread exploitation.
Te Tai Tonga: the Te Wero debate
Candidates for the Māori seat of Te Tai Tonga debate the response to the earthquakes, who owns the water, the shape of education, and other social issues. Audio
Dental clinic murderer to be deported
A man who killed his partner when he set fire to the dentist surgery where she worked will be deported after his release from prison.
Councillor resigns over lack of NZ citizenship
A Whangarei councillor has resigned after discovering she is not a New Zealand citizen as Australia's wider citizenship scandal continues.
What does the Election mean for Auckland?
Members of seven political parties discuss transport, roading and the general state of the Super City in front of a live audience. Audio
Don't want as many Kiwi-Australians? You got it
Opinion - Since 2001, New Zealanders' access to Australian citizenship has been eroded - and the latest data shows the impact.
Immigration and education
If immigration is cut what will become of international student education providers? Audio
Immigration and tourism numbers hit records
Immigration and tourism numbers remain at record levels. Audio
Asylum seeker approvals double in a decade
The number of successful claims has doubled since 2007, with many coming from China, according to new figures.
Meet the Filipino workers who are helping to rebuild Christchurch
Why have they come? Who have they left behind? And how are they coping in the cold? Video
A butter chicken pie tells us a lot about immigration, according to an NZ expert
Immigation is discussed by broadcaster Ali Ikram, refugee rights campaigner Dr Arama Rata, filmmaker Roseanne Liang and Massey University's Professor Paul Spoonley, with Noelle McCarthy in the chair.
…Record number of Samoans enter draw to become NZ residents
A record 36,000 people from Samoa have this year entered a draw to become New Zealand residents.