Refugees And Migrants
Fishing companies accused of overlooking NZers for crews
Some fishing companies are being accused of overlooking qualified and competent New Zealanders, in favour of bringing in foreign crews who will work in harsher conditions for less money.
But an… Audio
The Outliers | Episode 14: Valle
Valle is a PNG-born, Christchurch-based artist who travels back to his birth country to learn about how he is. Meeting his grandmother and family proves to be one of the most pivotal moments in… Video
UK migrant appeals for exemption: 'NZ social workers are stretched'
A British social worker says overseas staff are desperately needed here and they should be allowed a border exemption.
Election of first Kiwi-Indian electorate MP marks a milestone
Opinion - The Kiwi-Indian community is shocked by the scale of Labour's election victory and thrilled to see it has also resulted in the first win by a Kiwi-Indian in an electorate Sandeep Singh write…
For the love of language
Helping teach children this ancient language with roots in Mesopotamia are a group of passionately protective custodians both young and old in Wellington. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
Health Ministry considering grieving UK family's case
A grieving UK family are hoping to be granted an exemption to sail their yacht to New Zealand so they can sell it and move home. The Jarman's application has previously been denied, but the Ministry… Video, Audio
Family whose son died on sailing trip appeal to government to enter NZ
A grieving family's appeal for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to show some kindness and let them sail to New Zealand after their son was fatally injured in Tahiti appears to have been heard. Eddie… Audio
Overseas workers told to leave too soon and unfairly - adviser
Overseas workers are being 'consigned to the rubbish heap' after the government left them with no option except returning home, according to an immigration adviser.
The Outliers | Episode 7: Simran Kaur
Simran Kaur is a Sikh community advocate who take us into the Takanini Sikh Temple. Video
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The Outliers | Episode 3: Abrzy
Abid Rahman is a Bangladeshi-born rapper living in Wellington. Video
Closed borders hide the conversation we need to have on immigration
The political narrative on immigration has flipped - with closed borders, the numbers have plummeted and the debate has dried up. But we have to talk about it at some stage. Audio
'Unethical' immigration refund process challenged
An embryologist who could not take up a job in New Zealand because of the border closure says it is unethical for authorities to keep hold of the immigration fees she and others have paid.
Creating NZ's First Asian Cabaret
A Singaporean New Zealander is working on this country's first Asian Cabaret. Voices finds out what that will look like. Produced by Liz Garton Audio
Election 2020: Immigration reset or a new normal?
NZ First says mass immigration should be consigned to the past, National wants to introduce a tech visa and Labour says there will be a new normal. RNZ looks at the immigration debate behind this… Audio
Full Series: Alice Snedden's Bad News
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Uncertainty for immigrants as visa extensions fail to materialise
Immigrants waiting for news on their visas expiring tomorrow have been told they can use a media release to show employers they are still eligible to work.
Many countries increasingly biased against migrants, poll finds
New Zealand is among exceptions but the world, especially South American countries, is becoming less tolerant of migrants, according to a new poll undertaken by Gallup.
Groundbreaking judgment may aid detainees in Australia - solicitor
A Syrian man who has spent the last six years locked up in Australian detention centres after his visa was revoked is free after a landmark legal ruling.
Stranded backpackers 'really just want to pitch in to help'
Backpackers in New Zealand who bought visas from companies connected with STA Travel are pleading with immigration officials to let them access the jobs they were promised. Audio
Ardern says NZ benefits from refugee community: 'We are the lucky ones'
A new group that aims to be a voice for the migrant and refugee community to engage with the government and other policy makers was launched last night.