Refugees And Migrants
Sweet shop owners found guilty of exploiting migrants
A Bangladeshi couple who owned an Auckland sweet shop have been found guilty of exploiting migrants, but not human trafficking.
Manus refugees launch new legal bid for freedom
Refugees detained on Manus Island launch a fresh bid for freedom through Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court. Audio
Migrant workers allegedly exploited by Bottle O store
Migrant Workers Association says at least three workers at Bottle O franchises operated by Ravinder Arora have been paid below the minimum wage for years, and in some cases, it's claimed they were… Video, Audio
Kiwi jihadi Mark Taylor 'a weird little dude'
A former friend of Mark Taylor describes the imprisoned New Zealand jihadi as lost but still doesn't believe he is capable of hurting anyone. Logan Bartlett was in the New Zealand Army with Mr Taylor… Audio
Kurds want to get rid of Kiwi jihadi Mark Taylor
New Zealand can shortly expect demands from Kurdish officials to take the imprisoned Kiwi jihadi, Mark Taylor off their hands. The government here hasn't yet had any such request. Here's political… Audio
Kiwi jihadi Mark Taylor not so 'bumbling' - law expert
Mark Taylor was called the "Bumbling Jihadi" after he gave away the location of Islamic State fighters on Twitter when he forgot to turn off the geotagging function. University of Waikato law… Audio
Chinese construction workers stuck in the middle of blame game
Seven months after nearly 50 Chinese construction workers were left without jobs, both the company they were supposed to work for and the man who brought them over are blaming each other.
Sri Lankan journeys
In this episode of Voices; we hear the stories of four intergenerational migrants from Sri Lanka. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Two drug users in New Zealand fear being killed in the Philippines
Two drug users in New Zealand claimed their lives would be at risk from police and vigilantes if they were returned to the Philippines.
'It was hell' - Nigerian refugee to Italy's struggle for survival
In the five months it took Becky to reach Italy from Nigeria, she was jailed, raped at gunpoint, forced into an abortion, nearly drowned at sea and saw several fellow travellers die.
Give special treatment for Kiwis in Aus immigration appeals - inquiry
New Zealanders would be given special treatment in Australian deportation appeals under recommendations from an inquiry set up by Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton.
Manus Island Paladin staff go on strike
Staff providing services to refugees detained on Manus Island have walked off the job in protest. Audio
Māori teacher's husband banned from NZ due to MS: It's 'inhumane'
A popular Whangārei Māori teacher may have to leave New Zealand with her two children because Immigration NZ will not let her Canadian husband into the country.
Sewing machine plea prompts dozens of donations for refugees
A shout-out for a sewing machine for one migrant family has resulted in the donation of dozens of them which are now being donated to other refugee families around the country.
Australia deporting NZ criminals 'corrosive' - PM
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, says the issue of Australia deporting New Zealanders who have committed crimes across the Tasman has become corrosive in the relationship between the two countries.
…Manus refugees call on Aus opposition to force NZ offer
Australia's opposition should force New Zealand's refugee resettlement offer through parliament, Manus Island refugees say. Audio
Immigration appeals: Surge in decisions overturned last year
Four out of every 10 appeals against Immigration New Zealand decisions have been upheld - leading immigration advisers to wonder if even more people may be missing out on residence because of flawed…
Nauru laws put refugees lives at risk - refugee advocate
An Australian human rights lawyer advocating for refugees detained by Australia on Nauru says new laws restricting medical transfers off the island are putting refugee lives at risk. Audio
'Human error' a factor in refugee footballer's detention
The Australian Border Force officials have admitted "human error" in their agency's handling of Melbourne refugee Hakeem al-Araibi's case.
Law to punish firms that exploit workers hurts migrants, advocates say
A law designed to protect migrant workers from exploitation is actually punishing them, advocates for migrants say.
