Refugees And Migrants
Is NZ's 'special bond' with Australia a thing of the past?
Kathryn Ryan talks with Australian demographer, author and social commentator Bernard Salt about the mood in Australia towards migrants. The government there has recently tightened immigration rules… Audio
Leaked documents outline conditions on Manus Island
Documents leaked to The Guardian in Australia have revealed how camp managers and security staff on Manus Island have waged a concerted campaign to make the detention centre as inhospitable as… Audio
Gas station ordered to pay $28k for underpaying workers
A Northland petrol station has been fined $14,000 and ordered to pay another $14,500 to four workers it underpaid.
Migrants points system in the firing line
Labour leader Andrew Little says if elected, the party would review immigration policy which encourages immigrants to settle in the regions, as they often head to Auckland as soon as they can. Audio
7000 migrants make dangerous voyage to Europe in the last week
"The numbers remain high and everyone I've spoken to expects them to remain high". The BBC's Reeta Chakrabarti has been on a Save the Children's rescue ship off the Libyan coast. Audio
Filipino dairy workers given path to residency
Filipino dairy workers in the South Island are relieved they will become eligible for residence under a new visa - despite having initially used false documents to get a work permit.
Valour come to light - NZ Indian Anzacs
Millions of Indians fought for the British and allies during both world wars, including two Sikh New Zealanders who, despite discrimination, snuck their way into service to fight for New Zealand in… Audio, Gallery
Shots fired into Manus detention centre - Amnesty
PNG soldiers fired directly into the Manus Island detention centre and the Australian government deliberately downplayed the incident Amnesty International says. Audio
Patrick Rose: Nigeria's children
Last week 82 of the Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 were released. The kidnapping is part of a much bigger tragedy. Kiwi Patrick Rose is UNICEF's crisis communications specialist for West… Audio
Syrian refugees settle into new life in Dunedin
Friendly bus drivers, growing vegetables in their garden and a welcoming community have helped a Syrian refugee family settle in to their new life in Dunedin.
Australians in NZ appalled by immigration moves across ditch
Australians studying, working and living here say they're struggling to understand why their government is giving New Zealanders living across the Tasman such a raw deal. Audio
Aussies in NZ thank their lucky stars
Australians living in New Zealand say their Kiwi counterparts studying, working and living over the Tasman are getting a raw deal.
Killer avoids deportation on release
A Chinese woman who fatally stabbed her husband and tried to kill her daughter-in-law will not be deported when she has served her jail sentence.
Nights' Pundit - Right thinking
Eric Crampton is on to talk the rationales of individual freedom and personal responsibility, Eric is the head of research at The New Zealand Initiative. Audio
Australia considers NZ 'soft entry' point - PM
The Prime Minister says he does not understand why Australia thinks New Zealand is a backdoor route for migrants wanting to get into their country.
Shopworkers worried about violent robberies want politicians' help
Migrant shopworkers fed-up with being victims of violent robberies are sceptical politicians will keep their promises to protect them. Audio
'Each day begins with ... fear' - shopworkers tell politicians
Migrant shopworkers fed-up with being victims of violent robberies are sceptical politicians will keep their promises to protect them.
Asylum seekers sleeping in cars, streets - advocates
Asylum seekers are resorting to sleeping in cars or on the streets in Auckland, a support group says.
Invercargill's vulnerable 'struggling to survive'
The Invercargill City Council was not consulted about the decision to make the city a refugee settlement location, its mayor says.
Invercargill mayor worried about influx of refugees
Invercargill will be the seventh settlement location for refugees settling into life in New Zealand, but mayor Tim Shadbolt is concerned about further pressure on the city's housing and employment… Audio
