Refugees And Migrants
Nights' Overseas - Uganda
Uganda's Daily Monitor journalist Tabu Butagira reports on the Republic of Uganda, pop. 35,873,253 (est. 2012). Uganda and the United Nations are holding a solidarity conference in Kampala to raise… Audio
NZ pledges more aid for Iraq
New Zealand is committing $1.5 million in aid to the humanitarian crisis in Iraq.
Invisible barriers for Chinese immigrants in NZ
Elderly Chinese immigrants are struggling to settle into New Zealand society, say some community groups. Audio
The Aboriginal sci-fi packing a political punch
Cleverman is an indigenous dystopian super-hero drama (not something you hear everyday!) which has been causing a stir since it was first aired in May 2016. Kathryn Ryan talks to Ryan Griffen, the… Video, Audio, Gallery
Family lose visas, despite profitable business employing locals
An American family, who've spent the last four years running a successful business in Lower Hutt, are being forced to leave New Zealand. Audio
Little defends 'hire Kiwis first' immigration policy
Labour leader Andrew Little responds to claims supermarkets would struggle to fill roles if Labour's immigration policy is put in place. Video, Audio
Shelf stackers feel singled out as 'unskilled' immigrants
A supermarket owner says he would struggle to fill jobs if Labour's immigration policy became a reality. Labour wants to crack down on low-skilled immigrants, including supermarket workers. Video, Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 3 July 2017
Election observer team in PNG takes note of roll issues; UN alarmed by Australia's Nauru & Manus refugee detention; Pacific people sign an agreement to be Maori Party election candidates in New… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 3 July 2017
Controversy mars the first half of polling in PNG's elections; French Polynesia marks 51 years since the first nuclear test; Life improves for four refugees stranded in Micronesia; Norfolk leaders… Audio
Life improves for four refugees on FSM
Four Nepalese refugees who'd been detained on a ramshackle boat in Pohnpei for months have been moved to a house as they wait to be resettled. Audio
Noelle McCarthy - a podcast and a baby
On 16 July, broadcaster and writer Noelle McCarthy has a new RNZ series out, looking at immigration. Slice of Heaven was made in collaboration with McCarthy's fiancé John Daniell and Massey… Audio
Politicians warned they risk spreading ignorance on immigration
Politicians are risking creating "ignorance and misrepresentations" about immigrants, the Federation of Multicultural Councils says.
Kiwi hopefuls: Thiel gained citizenship, why can't I?
Peter Thiel was made a citizen after spending just 12 days in New Zealand. John Campbell talks to people who have lived in the country for more than 30 years, but can't gain citizenship. Audio
Govt digs in over Thiel citizenship decision
The government is defending its decision to grant US billionaire Peter Thiel citizenship despite him having spent only 12 days in New Zealand. Audio
Revoke Thiel's citizenship, some New Zealanders argue
Checkpoint reporter Zac Fleming hit the streets to ask Aucklanders what they think about Peter Thiel being granted citizenship after spending just 12 days in the country. Video, Audio
Peter Thiel not investing in NZ 'like he did'
Icehouse CEO Andrew Hamilton supported Peter Thiel when his citizenship was being considered. He tells John Campbell he's done great things for the country, but doesn't invest like he once did. Video, Audio
Peter Thiel granted citizenship after just 12 days in NZ
The Government says Peter Thiel is a great ambassador for New Zealand, but is less forthcoming on why Kiwis didn't know he was a citizen for so long. Audio
Pacific labour mobility under spotlight in Samoa
Regional migration challenges have been highlighted at an annual meeting of immigration directors from the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
Aus Human Rights Commission disturbed by govt interference
The outgoing president of the Australian Human Rights Commission says she is disturbed by government interference. Audio
Awataha Marae responds to 'squalid conditions' claim
The chief executive of Awataha Marae says it is being caught in political crossfire after the Labour Party used it to house more than 80 international interns. Audio
