Refugees And Migrants
In an about face, government will allow Syrian refugees to come
The Labour leader Andrew Little has been calling for New Zealand to take more refugees; He speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio
NZ told to follow Australia's lead on refugee numbers
Professor Alexander Gillespie; law expert at Waikato University, speaks to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Convoy of cars drives to Hungary to pick up migrants
A convoy of cars driven by German and Austrian activists has crossed into Hungary to pick up migrants and help them reach western Europe. Audio
Heat goes on Govt over refugee quota
As you heard in the news John Key says he'll announce an emergency package later today that will allow hundreds of Syrian refugees to come to New Zealand. Audio
National to block bills that could have boosted refugee quota
National is vowing to block opposition party attempts this week to force New Zealand's hand on the refugee quota. Audio
New Zealanders crying out for moral leadership - Labour
Pressure is building on Prime Minister John Key to expand the refugee quota amid the growing crisis in Europe. Audio
National to block refugee quota bills
National will block attempts by Opposition parties this week to introduce bills that could have seen New Zealand immediately take more refugees.
Ann Hood - Refugees as Survivors
Dr Ann Hood is chief executive of Refugees as Survivors NZ, which provides mental health and other health care services to refugees at the Mangere Resettlement Centre. Her organisation works with… Audio
Urs Signer - Open Borders Open Homes
Urs Signer this week launched the 'Open Borders Open Homes' Facebook page which has seen hundreds of New Zealanders offering to host refugee families. Audio
Refugee debate heats up on social media
As the refugee crisis in the Middle East and Europe continues, New Zealanders are using social media to call for action and offer help.
NZ response to Europe's refugree crisis expected sooner
New Zealand's response to the crisis could be known in a matter of weeks. Audio
Pressure builds on Prime Minister over refugee quota
The pressure is building on the Prime Minister to raise New Zealand's refugee quota, with critics saying he's not acting fast enough. Audio
Increasing NZ's refugee quota sooner welcomed
Humanitarian organisations are welcoming the Prime Minister's pledge to review the country's refugee quota sooner than next year. Audio
Decision on lifting refugee quota could be just weeks away
Scuffles have broken out west of the Hungarian capital, Budapest, after police forced migrants off a train and into a refugee camp inside the country. Audio
UN urges NZ to do more for refugees
The office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees is calling on New Zealand to take more Syrian refugees as the migrant crisis in Europe grows. Audio
Government backtracks on refugee stance
The Prime Minister has backtracked on his earlier refusals to boost the number of refugees New Zealand takes under its annual quota. Audio
Libyan asylum seekers reach New Zealand
A trickle of asylum seekers from Libya has started to arrive in the country, amid calls for New Zealand to increase its annual refugee quota. Audio
Migrants arrive in Germany
And for some of the luckier refugees, the journey is coming to an end at the Munich train station in Germany. Audio
The Red Cross is helping migrants in Macedonia
As migrants make their way north from Turkey, to Greece, and then up through Europe, they're crossing through the tiny state of Macedonia. Audio
UN says it's a refugee crisis
As thousands of refugees try to make their way north, the tale of human misery continues to grow. Audio
