Refugees And Migrants
Government "cowardice" criticised over "racist" refugee policy
The Government parties have been called out as cowards for persisting with refugee restrictions some have labelled racist and unfair. The policy - which is currently under review - means refugees from… Audio
The Government is being accused of cowardice for refugee policy
The Government has been accused of cowardice, for its lack of action on changing its policy for African and Middle Eastern refugees. A parliamentary select committee has been considering a petition… Audio
NZ's first Kurdish lawyer
Rez Gardi was Young New Zealander of the Year in 2017 She's now NZ's first Kurdish lawyer. She talks to Jesse about a new film, Girls of the Sun, which resonated with her. Audio
Making New Zealand Home: Abann Kamyay Ajak Yor
Each week at this time we bring you stories from New Zealanders who were forced to leave their homelands and have resettled here. Today we are talking to Abann Kamyay Ajak Yor from South Sudan Audio, Gallery
Dr Anne Aly - Australia's first female Muslim MP
Dr Anne Aly is the first Muslim woman to be sworn in to the Australian Federal parliament. Born in Egypt, her family moved to Australia when she was a young girl. Growing up, she says she perfected… Audio
Lack of support in NZ risks international students' lives - health services
Foreign students' lives are at risk because of a lack of culturally-appropriate counselling and mental health support, health services warn.
Port Moresby not a 'durable solution' for Manus refugees
Manus Island refugees being moved to Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby say they fear they'll be forgotten. Audio
Making New Zealand Home: Bilal Naiser
Each week at this time we bring you stories from New Zealanders who were forced to leave their homelands and have resettled here. Today we are talking to Bilal Nasier from Afghanistan. Audio
The fight to end exploitation
In this episode of Voices; we hear from two people who really hope the outcome of the government's temporary migrant worker exploitation review will see loopholes tightened and better protection for… Audio
Hamima Tuyan:'Kiwis mustn't lose the feeling they had on March 15'
Hamimah Tuyan lost her husband, Zekeriya, in the Christchurch mosque attacks. She joins Jim to discuss her views on Islam in New Zealand and Kiwis' attitudes towards the Muslim faith on the eve of her… Audio
'People are hurting': Visa crackdown impacting on couples, say advocates
Immigration advisers say too many couples are being kept apart because officials are taking a tougher line on partnership and visitor visas.
Immigration grapples with partnership visa bids
Immigration advisors say too many couples are being kept apart because officials are taking a tougher line on partnership and visitor visas. The immigration minister says those visas can be the last… Audio
Making New Zealand Home: Kodrean Eashae
Each week we bring you stories from New Zealanders who were forced to leave their homelands and have resettled here. Today we are speaking to Kodrean Eashae from the Assyrian Community from Iraq… Audio
Second thoughts about the Antipodean sun
Opinion - Not only are fewer people in the United Kingdom coming to New Zealand, more and more of those who already have are reportedly having second thoughts about staying on in the Antipodean sun…
Migrant students left in limbo and told to pay for new visas
Migrant students left high and dry after their business school went into liquidation say they're disgusted that they've been told to pay more money.
Last week the Kiwi Institute of Training and… Video, Audio
Let's Deal with It
In this episode of Voices; we hear why some immigrants are now calling time on racial abuse and discrimination. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Cycle of generosity: Bike charity for refugee women
A Wellington charity is launching a programme to help teach refugee women how to ride bikes. Audio
'Match your rhetoric': PM urged to scrap 'racist' immigration policy
A refugee advocate is calling on the prime minister to match her rhetoric and remove a "racist" family-link resettlement policy.
Syrian refugee aims to help 200 detained on Nauru and Manus
A Syrian refugee who was privately sponsored to live in Canada now wants to extend the same offer to 200 refugees detained on Nauru and Manus Island. In Canada, refugees can be sponsored by… Audio
Foreign students stranded as tertiary provider deregistered
Students at a private training institute have been left in the lurch after it asked the New Zealand Qualifications Authority to cancel its registration.
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