Refugees And Migrants
Refugees crossing into Canada from US swell
The Canadian military is building a camp to house the growing number of refugees crossing the US border, officials have said.
Exploited Indian students 'turned away' by Immigration New Zealand
Up to 16 education institutes are under scrutiny by immigration officials as allegations of fraud and corruption linger in the Indian student market. Alastair McClymont, an immigration law specialist… Audio
Tertiary staff suspected of fraud, corruption over Indian students
Immigration NZ suspects some tertiary institution staff working with the Indian student market are involved in fraud and corruption. RNZ education reporter John Gerritsen tells us it is keeping tabs… Audio
Worried 'if word gets out' - immigration official
A ministry official was worried about the public perception "if word gets out'' that people under a deportation order can sponsor others for immigration, documents reveal.
Indian students paying as much as $40,000 for jobs in NZ
Indian students are paying as much as $40,000 for jobs that will help them get residence in New Zealand and they are being under-paid and exploited along the way. Audio
Indian businesses 'sell' jobs for visas to students
Indian business owners are charging foreign students $20,000 or more for jobs that will get them work visas or residence, Immigration New Zealand documents show.
Tensions high on Manus Is as asylum seeker found dead
An asylum seeker has been found dead on Manus Island, where more than 750 refugees are refusing to leave their detention centre. Guardian Australia reporter Ben Doherty tells us the man's body was… Audio
Indian businesses charging students up to $20k for jobs, visas
Indian business owners are illegally charging foreign students $20,000 or more for jobs that will get them work and residence visas. RNZ education reporter John Gerritsen has the details. Audio
Indian businesses illegally 'sell' jobs to foreign students
Some Indian business owners are illegally charging Indian foreign students 20-thousand-dollars or more for jobs they can use to gain residence in this country. Audio
Educators cut ties with 'old boys network' Indian student recruiters
Some private tertiary institutions have stopped working with three men suspected of controlling a large part of the Indian student market.
'Old boys' network' suspected in Indian student market
Immigration officials are worried three men are controlling much of the multi-million-dollar market through a network of agents, documents show.
Tunisian fishermen block far-right ship: 'It's the least we can do'
The fishermen accused the boat's crew of trying to disrupt the flow of refugees and migrants from Africa to Europe.
Helen Clark in conversation
Helen Clark, former PM and head of the UN Development agency talks about what positive action in a volatile world might look like with Dr Gill Greer, CEO of Volunteer Service Abroad. Equality… Audio
Slice of Heaven - Choices
It's obvious that immigration has changed New Zealand in the past. But it's difficult to foresee how it will change us in the future. Where will the debate go and can we move past racism? What role… Audio
A Noble Quest
One Wellington family decide to take their children on an educational holiday back to their mother's homeland of Sri Lanka, but family holidays never go as planned. Audio, Gallery
Trump's transnational transcripts expose tactics
Transcripts of the US president's phone calls to his Mexican and Australian counterparts after taking office reveal he pressured them on immigration issues.
Asylum seekers fleeing US put pressure on Canada
Montreal's Olympic Stadium has been opened to shelter a sudden increase in asylum seekers arriving into Canada from the US.
Will more refugees increase the risk of terrorism?
Former NZ PMs are for raising the refugee quota. Chris Wilson of the University of Auckland talks about whether taking in more refugees will increase the risk of terrorism. Audio
Slice of Heaven - Theory and Practice
New Zealand is one of the great immigrant nations. Everyone here has a link to someone from somewhere else. But that doesn't mean everyone can agree on who should get to come here next. In the third… Audio
National MP disappointed US family's immigration appeal rejected
National MP Chris Bishop says the Jensen family's application for residency should have been approved, but they can still ask to extend their visas. Video, Audio
