Immigration
Immigration reverse residency decision
Immigration officials who denied a French woman's request to stay in the country with her tetraplegic partner have had a change of heart. Audio
Detainee struggled to see dying wife
A New Zealander being held in an Australian detention centre says the authorities made it difficult for him to see his terminally ill wife before she died this week.
Tasmanian bikie fights deportation to NZ
A former Rebels bikie boss jailed for trafficking methamphetamine is fighting deportation to New Zealand.
Govt accused of creating 'people smuggling paradise'
The Government has been accused of creating a "people smuggling paradise" by turning a blind eye to Indian immigration advisors promoting students visas, as a way of obtaining permanent residency in… Audio
Praise for seasonal employer scheme
Experience confirms two recent reports showing huge benefits from the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme to employers and workers, the Rural Contractors Association says.
Rogue advisers see Pasifika families unfairly deported, lawyer says
Dozens of Pasifika families are unfairly deported each year after putting their trust in rogue advisers, an immigration lawyer says.
Would-be students lying to get into NZ
Would-be students from India are lying on their immigration applications, misrepresenting their financial situation in order to get student visas.
Refugees die as leaders struggle to keep up
Fourteen refugees have drowned in another boat sinking as European Union and African leaders meet to discuss measures to stem the flow of people into Europe.
Aus lawyer says Christmas Is detention centre should be closed
Greg Barns is Australian political commentator, former government policy adviser, and President of the Australian Lawyers Alliance. He says the latest riot on Christmas Island is yet another… Audio
Christmas Island detainee reports "standoff"
A Christmas Island detainee says guards have fled the detention centre after a riot, following the death of an asylum seeker being held at the facility. The detainee says they have seized control of… Audio
Aus deports Kiwi on return from Syria
A New Zealander is being deported from Australia one day after returning from a peace mission to Syria. Audio
Deportation off the cards for 95-year-old
A 95-year-old woman who faced deportation to Britain, where she had not lived since after the end of World War II, has been granted residence. Audio
Filipino advocate says changes could lead to exploitation
An advocate for Filipino dairy workers is worried some workers may be exploited if they are dependent on good feedback from their employers to stay in the country. Audio
Net migration soars to record heights
Net migration has reached record levels, with more international students and workers arriving and fewer New Zealanders departing, a new report shows.
Visa Issues
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Filipino dairy workers are dealing with long delays in getting their visas renewed due to the investigation currently underway into fake documents.
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Govt defends plan to supervise deportees
The government is being accused of being unprepared and scrambling to change the law to deal with hundreds of soon-to-be-deported criminals. Audio
NZ following Australia on deportation - lawyer
Immigration lawyers are worried New Zealand is following Australia's tough approach to immigration by deporting more people for minor crimes. Audio
Asian migrants head for Invercargill
A new report on Asian migration shows more people are choosing to live in provincial areas.
Filipino dairy workers' struggle in 'paradise'
Three farm workers explain how they - and their families in the Philippines - have been struggling since the start of an investigation into document fraud. Audio
Immigration fraud 'won't target workers'
More arrests could be made over document scam involving Filipino workers trying to get jobs in the NZ dairy industry, but authorities say the investigation won't target the workers themselves. Audio
