Refugees And Migrants
NZ journalist reports on people smuggling in Europe
There are currently more than 50 million displaced people around the world - a number not seen since World War Two. Audio
Playing Favourites with Girol Karacaoglu
Chief Economist and Deputy Secretary, Macroenomic, International and Economic Research, at the New Zealand Treasury. Audio
BBC reporter gets rare interview with a people smuggler
The UN Secuity Council is set to grapple with the huge problem of thousands of migrants fleeing Africa and attempting to cross the Mediterranean in death boats run by people smugglers. Audio
Kunda Dixit - the latest on the Nepal quake
Kunda Dixit, editor of The Nepali Times, speaks to Sunday Morning from the devastated Nepalese capital Kathmandu. Audio
Visitor arrivals hit a March high, migration at annual high
Vistor arrivals have hit new highs, helped by the Cricket World Cup. Audio
One Woman's Miracle - Burundi Remembered
Two artists share their stories of the personal connections and memories they have of their homes through the exhibition Something felt, something shared. What are the connections and relationships… Audio
Australian PM advises EU on refugees
Tony Abbott has told the EU to emulate Australia's refugee policy. We talk to Dr Lucy Fiske of the University of Technology in Sydney about why this is or isn't a good idea. Audio
Cycling for Cambodia
Solary Ha came to NZ as a baby from a Cambodian refugee camp on the border of Thailand. She's now a successful HR Adviser, but wants to give back by taking part in a Red Cross fundraiser, a 270km… Audio
700 migrants drown in the Mediterranean
The European Commission has called for an urgent response to the tragic drowning of hundreds of migrants in the Mediterranean. Audio
700 migrants drown in Meditteranean - described as 'genocide'
Up to 700 migrants are dead - drowned off the coast of Libya after their vessel capsized. Audio
Mandarin fastest growing language
It's the largest group so far – 104 Mandarin language assistants are heading to primary and secondary schools across the country. Sponsored by the Confucius Institute at Victoria University and the… Audio
Charges laid for exploiting migrant restaurant workers
As Immigration New Zealand cracks down on poor conditions for migrant workers, a union is describing some employers as 'inhuman.' Audio
Three people charged with exploiting migrant workers
Three people have been arrested and charged with exploiting migrant workers at an Auckland restaurant chain. Audio
Fair Trade Chocolate
Vi Cottrell never expected she'd end up running a chocolate factory. But in the 1970s she and her husband, Richard, left a comfortable existence in Christchurch, believing there must be more… Audio
Changi Prison Survivor
Roland de Bruyne is an elderly Malaysian Aucklander and a survivor of the infamous Changi Prison during the Japanese occupation of Singapore during WW2. Last year his children discovered letters and… Audio
Visa frauds keep Immigration authorities on toes
Immigration New Zealand is having to work hard to keep up with the new and inventive ways some immigrants are coming up with to beat the system. Audio
Report exonerates charity workers removed from Nauru detention centre
Nine charity workers who were removed from Nauru amid claims that they encouraged asylum seekers at the detention centre to hurt themselves may sue the federal government after they were cleared by an… Audio
Confucius Classroom Opens
The students at Wellington Girls' College should be proud, the Minister of Education is launching the opening of their own Confucius Classroom as a result of their dedication to the learning of… Audio
Wgtn takes over Akl as the city settling most refugees
Wellington has overtaken Auckland as the city that accommodates the most refugees. Audio
Unease over work, immigration for international students
Educators are divided over using the promise of jobs and permanent residence to entice foreign students to this country. Audio