Refugees And Migrants
Christmas Island prepares for possible influx
Preparations are under way to accommodate more asylum seekers in case the Australian government loses a court case against offshore detention.
Boat reveals hardships of asylum seekers
New details have emerged about the conditions endured by 66 asylum seekers who were trying to reach New Zealand. Audio
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
Sweet Little Treasures
Pawan's Indian Sweets, Snacks and Restaurant makes traditional milk-based Indian sweets by a chef from India, they’re so popular they have the Hawkes Bay Indian community queuing at the door! Audio, Gallery
Police clash with refugees at Greek border
Police in Macedonia fired tear gas and stun grenades at desperate refugees stranded for days at the Greek border, as soldiers began erecting a metal fence to keep them out.
Adrienne Jansen and Helmi Al Khattat - Stories from the Taxi
Many of us have got into a taxi and instantly become engaged with the driver in a lengthy discussion about his or her life. Where are you from? What was your home country like? What do you think of… Audio
Community backs Syrian refugees in Dunedin
A decision to settle Syrian refugees in Dunedin has the backing of the whole community, the mayor says.
Dunedin set to offer southern hospitality to Syrian refugees.
Dunedin has succeeded in its bid to host some of the 750 Syrian refugees coming to New Zealand over the next two and half years. Audio
New refugee centre to be set up in Dunedin
Dunedin has been selected as the location for New Zealand's newest refugee resettlement centre.
Family wait on beach for body of crab fisher
Family and friends of an Auckland man presumed drowned off a Northland beach are keeping watch - in the hope the sea will return his body. Audio
Concern Pasifika families are trusting rogue advisors
A Tongan family has won a last-ditch appeal to stay in the country, after a community leader mucked up their residence application Audio
Many Pasifika families unfairly deported - immigration lawyer
An immigration lawyer says dozens of Pasifika families are unfairly deported each year after putting their trust in rogue advisers. Audio
Tongan family wins last-ditch residency appeal
A Tongan family has won a last-ditch appeal to stay in the country, after a community leader mucked up their residence application. Audio
Assil Russell - Filling a need in Dentistry
Waikato dental surgeon Dr Assil Russell was recently awarded an AMP scholarship- making her dream come a little closer - providing free dental care for the poor. The plight of children in her native… Audio
Melani Anae and Will 'Ilolahia: Polynesian Panthers
Dr Anae is Senior Lecturer and Director of Research of Pacific Studies at the University of Auckland; Will 'Ilolahia is the founder of the Waiata Artists Trust. Both were members of the Polynesian… Audio
Suspected asylum seeker boat intercepted off Christmas Island
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has refused to confirm that a suspected asylum seeker boat has been intercepted just off Christmas Island.
US House votes to restrict refugees
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that tightens restrictions on the resettlement of Syrian and Iraqi refugees, amid security concerns.
More help needed for young migrants fleeing abuse
Auckland researchers say teenagers fleeing domestic abuse have ended up as exploited and illegal workers, paid just five-dollars an hour, to pay off hospital bills. Audio
More than half of US states say they'll reject Syria refugees
More than half the America's state governors say they will refuse to let Syrian refugees into their states. Audio
