Refugees And Migrants
UN proposes Libya unity government
The United Nations envoy for Libya has proposed the formation of a national unity government after months of difficult talks.
Transtasman relationship tested
The friendly transtasman relationship is being tested by Australia's decision to round up New Zealand-born criminals and put them in detention pending deportation. Audio
Bumper migration gains to slow, jobless to rise
The strong growth in immigration over the past year may continue for a while and push up unemployment and keep fuelling consumer demand, but it is likely to run out of steam, according to a Westpac… Audio
Offshore processing in Nauru under scrutiny
The safety and security of asylum seekers on Nauru is under renewed scrutiny after several recent reports of rape. The ABC's Elizabeth Byrne says the hearings at the High Court will test for the first… Audio
Australian court to hear Nauru centre challenge
The legality of Australia's role in the Nauru immigration detention centre is being examined by Australia's High Court.
Business group talking to NZX about social capital funds
A New Zealand business incubator trust is talking to the stock exchange and government officials about setting up social-capital funds, as part of a plan to get wealthy migrants to contribute… Audio
Immigration heads to Lebanon to select Syrian refugees
A team from Immigration New Zealand heads to Lebanon this month to select 250 Syrian refugees to come to New Zealand next year. Audio
Germany may limit refugee intake
Political leaders in Germany are airing the possibility of limiting the number of Middle East refugees it can take in and the prospect of closing its border.
Immigration investigation causing panic in Filipino community
An investigation by Immigration New Zealand into false documents is causing fear and panic amongst the Filipino community in South Canterbury. Audio
Almost 100 New Zealanders now being held on Christmas Island
Duncan Poroa is being held at the detention centre on Christmas Island. He witnessed another plane load of people arrive on the island and he says there are rumours that hundreds more are to follow. Audio
Sunday Roundtable - The State of Immigration in New Zealand
Economist Dr Eric Crampton and immigration lawyer and former minister of corrections Matt Robson join Wallace in a Sunday Roundtable discussion on immigration. Should New Zealand increase the number… Audio
Roma family accepted as refugees
A Slovakian family has been accepted as refugees in New Zealand after sustained attacks by far-right skinheads.
Mother and deported son grapple with ruptured family
The mother of a 23 year old man deported from Australia has written to John Key pleading for his intervention. Audio
Hungary defends border policy
Hungary is defending a move to close off yet another border to prevent desperate migrants from crossing through on their way to Northern Europe. It has already divided opinion across Europe by… Audio
Trump says he will send home all Syrian refugees
Donald Trump has said he would send home all Syrian refugees the US accepts, if he becomes president.
Preschooler facing deportation in Australia
Legal experts say the New Zealand and Australian governments have a responsibility to help a preschooler facing deportation and hundreds of others in the same situation. Audio
Banksy's Dismaland to close
The Dismaland, "Bemusement Park" created by the artist Banksy will be dismantled and turned into shelters for migrants in Calais. Audio
Strains begin to surface in trans-Tasman relationship
Australia is now moving to reconsider its crackdown on detaining and deporting New Zealanders as strains in the trans-Tasman relationship begin to surface. Audio
Lawyer says trans-Tasman agreement may cut detention times
The lawyer for a New Zealand woman in a Darwin detention centre thinks a new trans-Tasman agreement could provide valuable information to prevent people with little connection to New Zealand being… Audio
New Zealand to receive more information on deportations
The Justice Minister Amy Adams says a new agreement with Australia will allow for a tougher new monitoring regime for serious criminals deported to New Zealand. Audio
