Immigration
Nigerian man deported after serving jail time
A Nigerian father of two has been deported after he was jailed for using false passports.
Net migration to NZ peaks again: but gaps remain in job market
Long term arrivals into the country maybe at an all-time high but it appears some employers are still struggling find the workers they need. Audio
Record migration not enough for industries
Firms are still crying out for skilled workers despite the surge in foreigners coming to New Zealand to live and work.
Turkey detains 1200 migrants as deal closes
Turkish authorities have intercepted about 1200 migrants trying to reach the Greek island of Lesbos as EU leaders finalised a deal to stem the flow.
Restauranters reject Winston Peters' claims
Restaurant owners in Auckland are rejecting claims by the New Zealand First leader that illegal immigrants are working in their kitchens. Audio
Winston Peters claims of illegal immigration
The New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is claiming some ethnic restaurants are in fact operating as fronts for illegal immigration. Audio
Detainee supporters embark on 42-day road trip
Families and supporters of the New Zealanders being detained on character grounds in Australia are taking their frustration to the roads today. Audio
Labour says restaurants should hire locally
The Prime Minister, John Key, has rejected Labour's call for tighter immigration rules for semi-skilled migrants. Audio
Local labour should be first choice, says Andrew Little
Immigration rules should be changed so employers hire New Zealanders instead of recruiting from overseas, Labour leader Andrew Little says.
Rebels MC say Australia's kiwi bikie cull unfair to families
Australia's cull of New Zealanders it considers undesirable has spread from those jailed for crimes to bikies and other gang members. Audio
French au pair deported
Nicole Kofkin the spokesperson for the Australian Au Pair Association discusses the Customs trouble French au pair Manon Pache faced at Queenstown Airport. Audio
Visa requires marriage partners to have met
Partners in arranged marriages must have physically met to be eligible for a visa according to new guidelines from Immigration New Zealand.
Fears immigration scheme used for laundering
Labour is calling for a review of the Investor Plus immigration scheme amid a police investigation into whether two Americans used it to launder illegal funds.
Two days too old to get NZ residence
A Fijian man who was two days too old to apply for residence has been told no exception can be made to allow his application.
Russell Packer Lawyer
A lawyer says a convicted New Zealand rugby league player has been allowed to stay in Australia because he is popular and well connected. Australia's Immigration Minister Peter Dutton stepped in late… Audio
Success of regional migration policy questioned
High overall immigration figures are masking whether the government's new policy of incentives for regional migration is working, a researcher says.
New deportation law 'extraordinarily over-reaching'
New Zealand has begun a deportation crackdown on people who haven't committed a crime just as it is criticising Australia of doing, an immigration lawyer says.
How much influence does Australian have on us?
Professor Stephen Hoadley discusses our relationship with Australia specifically on the immigration front. Audio
Demographer Paul Spoonley on our changing population
Professor Spoonley is Pro Vice-Chancellor of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Massey University. Audio
Immigration admit mistake over French woman's visa
Immigration officials who thwarted a French woman's attempt to stay in the country with her tetraplegic partner have had a change of heart.
