Refugees And Migrants
95-year-old would not have been deported- Immigration NZ
Back to our lead story about 95-year-old widow Lilian Turner who has has been granted residence after an appeals tribunal found a decision to deport her was "hardly practical or reasonable". Audio
Is this New Zealand's oldest deportation case?
A 95-year-old widow has won her battle with imigration officials and now won't be deported to Britain, a country she left nearly 70 years ago. Audio
Australian Immigration minister visits Jordan refugee camp
Australia's immigration minister has personally handed over the first refugee visas in Jordan, to families fleeing the war in Syria. 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
New rules for Filipino dairy workers
Filipino dairy workers who admit they lied when applying for a visa to work in New Zealand are being given another chance. Immigration New Zealand has been reviewing the past year's visa applications… Audio
Convicted fraudster given refugee status again
An Iranian woman who lied in her refugee application and was convicted of fraud has been given refugee status a second time.
Perth bikie fights deportation back to NZ
A New Zealand soldier who served in Afghanistan has been arrested for deportation in Perth despite having no criminal convictions. 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.
Australia officials accused of targeting Maori
The Maori Party says border control officers in Australia are victimising Maori people and deporting them on flimsy reasons.
'One less voice on Nauru' as charity departs
Save the Children's tenure on Nauru has come to an end as other charities pay bonds to the government, which can be forfeited if they speak out on its policy.
Investigate bribery claims, urges Amnesty International
The Australian government should be investigating claims officials paid people smugglers to return asylum seekers to Indonesia, says Amnesty International.
Amnesty accuses Australia over people-smuggling
Amnesty International says there is good evidence that Australian officials acted illegally towards refugees, paying boat crews to return them to Indonesia. Audio
"by hook or by crook" - political fallout
In June, the former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot told his nation that Australia would stop the people smuggling boats "by hook or by crook."Michelle Grattan is The Conversation's chief… Audio
Hope a new Amnesty International report helps refugee case
A Bangladeshi refugee who is being detained in Indonesia after his groups' failed attempt to sail to New Zealand hopes a new report by Amnesty International will help his group's case. Guyon Espiner… Audio
By hook or by crook - report into Australia's border control
Amnesty International says it now has proof Australia's maritime border control operations are nothing more than a lawless venture. Grant Bayldon is the Executive Director of Amnesty New Zealand. Audio
Christmas Island detainee's brother waits for his return
A New Zealand man, who is suffering from a brain tumour, has been moved off Christmas Island to another detention centre in Western Australia. Audio
Labour demanding assurances Govt not involved in Aust boat-crew payments
The Labour Party will be seeking assurances from the Government that it was not in any way involved in the alleged payments Australian officials made to people smugglers this year. Audio
Tony Abbott urges European leaders to close borders
In his first major speech since losing office, former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott has called on European leaders to close their borders to asylum seekers or risk imperilling their nations. Audio
Defence rejection of Iraqi-born woman stupid - Labour
The Labour Party is calling the rejection of an Iraqi-born woman from enlisting in the army stupid and ill-informed. Audio
Christmas Island detainees rotting in cesspit of misery - Davis
New Zealanders on Christmas Island are being left to rot in a cesspit of misery, according to Labour MP Kelvin Davis.
