Refugees And Migrants
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
Assoc immigration minister won't intervene on Jensen family's case
Associate Immigration Minister Scott Simpson has declined to overturn the decision rejecting residency for the Jensen family, owners of a popular Wellington cafe. Video, Audio
Australia alienating refugee resettlement options
The Australian government has alienated nations that could have resettled offshore detainees, according to the Refugee Council. Audio
Government waters down planned changes to immigration rules
The Government has lowered the $48,000 threshold low-skilled immigrants need to earn to be eligible for a temporary work visa to $41,000, but kept the 12 month stand-down period once they've been in… Video, Audio
Toddler 'will very likely die' if she has to leave NZ
A Tongan family, desperate to gain residency in New Zealand, say their daughter will die if they are forced to return home. Video, Audio
Immigration law changes set to go ahead
The government will go ahead with a change to immigration rules forcing migrants to exit the country after three years, despite complaints from the dairy industry.
Human trafficking 'definitely a problem' in NZ
New Zealand is closely watching the anti-slavery law in the UK as authorities say exploitation and human trafficking is starting to become a bigger problem here.
Would you like a franchise with that?
There's a growing appetite in New Zealand to be a franchise business owner, as the sector grows in size and value.
Work visas hit all-time high
Work visas were approved for a record 226,000 people in the last financial year, and according to the government the number will keep rising.
Boris Johnson: NZ 'great exporter of human capital'
The UK foreign secretary tells Morning Report he wants to ensure New Zealanders can "come and go" freely between Britain and New Zealand. Audio
Govt does u-turn on immigration changes
Industries reliant on migrant workers are please the Government is backing off changes to skilled migrant visas, and say they'd like to see a system that's more responsive to regional demands. Audio
Doctor fears immigration red-tape may force him out of NZ
American doctor Mitch Feller fears immigration red-tape may force him to be kicked out of the country despite the desperate need for GPs in rural New Zealand. Audio
Govt backs off planned changes to skilled migrant visas
Industries reliant on migrant workers say they are happy the government's backing off changes to skilled migrant visas, but now they'd like to see a system that's more responsive to regional demands.
From life's hard knocks - issues facing region's ethnic youth
Issues like unemployment, depression and high rates of youth suicide face ethnic youth in our regions. Youth also face barriers when trying to access social services. But now these youth are finding… Audio, Gallery
Remembering Mrs. Elizabeth Pinfold
The extraordinary life of Elizabeth Pinfold, awarded the Queen Elizabeth Medal for her work helping Belgian refugees during the First World War, has been remembered at a ceremony at Kaori Cemetary by… Audio
Young minds look to solve society's woes
Three speakers at the Festival for the Future are rising leaders Lisa King, Fatumata Bah and Yoseph Ayele and they all hail from overseas - Hong Kong, Sierra Leone and Ethiopia. With the election not… Audio
Slice of Heaven - Tensions
Immigration is a hot topic coming up to the election but just talking about it can be a tense experience. In episode two of Slice of Heaven, a 4-part podcast series for RNZ in association with Massey… Audio
Brendan Cox - In memory of Jo
British Labour MP for the constituency of Batley and Spen, Jo Cox, was murdered on June 16th, 2016 as she met with constituents. A campaigner and an active member of her community, Jo was a wife… Audio
