Immigration
Political commentators Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams
Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams discuss the Government's Immigration `announcement', housing, the "dead rat" season prior to election year, the surplus and the death of unionist Helen Kelly. Audio
Govt rejects accusations people are abusing immigration clause
The government says the immigration category that allows children who have settled in New Zealand to bring in their parents is not being "grossly abused" as claimed. Audio
Govt under pressure on immigration's hidden costs
Power Play - The revelation taxpayers are paying millions to cover broken sponsorship promises will inflame angst about immigration, writes Jane Patterson.
Migrants' parents cost NZ 'tens of millions'
Parents of migrants to New Zealand are being stopped from moving here because they're a multi-million dollar burden on taxpayers, the Immigration Minister says. Audio
Dozens of migrants lose chance to gain residency
An immigration consultant, David Cooper of Malcolm Pacific Immigration, says it is having to 'drop a bomb' to dozens of clients who have been told they have no hope of gaining residency - despite… Audio
Government tightens residency rules for migrants
The Government has temporarily stopped the parents of mainly Chinese and Indian residents from migrating to New Zealand saying they're a multi-million dollar burden on taxpayers. Michael Woodhouse… Audio
Govt out to reduce number of new migrants
The government is being accused of pulling a U-turn on immigration, as it moves to reduce record-high numbers of new migrants. Video
Michael Woodhouse discusses new immigration targets
The government has cut its permanent residency target by five percent, following months of debate about the pressure of record migration. Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Indian students denied bid to meet Immigration Minister
The Immigration Minister has refused to meet representatives for Indian students facing deportation, saying it would be inappropriate.
NZ immigration returns to record level
The number of people coming to New Zealand to live, study and work has returned to a record-equalling high, but student numbers have fallen.
Immigration Minister on fraud in Indian immigration system
150 Indian students facing deportation cannot blame their agents and advisors for fraudulent documentation, Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse says. Audio
Labour calls for immigration system to be reviewed
The Labour Party is calling for a review of the country's immigration system following fresh claims of human-trafficking. Audio
Labour says economic pie shrinking due to high immigration
Labour finance spokesman Grant Robertson says the strong GDP number is not a measure of the quality of the growth or how much individuals will benefit. Audio
Is paying for jobs to obtain visas the next big scandal?
As an RNZ investigation reveals evidence of migrant workers being scammed thousands of dollars for fake jobs, cases of suspected job-selling for visas are emerging.
Immigration adviser says evidence of fraud no surprise
A licenced immigration adviser, Zinnia Manchanda, says immigration fraud that is embroiling Indian students is not an isolated case. Audio
Foreign skippers taking jobs say local ship captains
A ships captain with forty years experience at sea, says it's about time something's being done about the hold foreign skippers have on jobs in New Zealand. Immigration officials are considering… Audio
Officials back clamp down on foreign ship skippers
With New Zealand boat captains, officers and engineers struggling to find work, immigration officials agree it shouldn't be so easy for foreigners to get work visas. Audio
Foreigners 'more willing to put up with the work'
It's not surprising that many dairy farms prefer to employ foreigners, because they are willing to work huge hours to help keep work visas, says a dairy industry veteran.
Time for honest talk about barriers to work - Immigration Minister
The Immigration Minister has defended efforts to get NZ job seekers into the regions, saying the government needs to look at why they are not taking up work. Video, Audio
Immigrant workers needed due to NZers' work ethic, drug use - PM
The Prime Minister has defended bringing in immigrants to do New Zealand jobs, even in low-skilled work like fruit picking. Audio
