Refugees And Migrants
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
Thousands face deportation under new laws - union
Tens of thousands of migrants could be deported under plans to tighten immigration numbers, Unite Union says.
Thousands of migrants may be forced out under new laws
There's very real concern tens of thousands of migrants calling NZ home could be deported under tighter new immigration plans. Unite Union is worried about those low-skilled migrants who could be… Audio
Invercargill chosen as new refugee settlement location
"They might find it very cold, but the welcome they get will be very warm." Red Cross' southern humanitarian services manager Sue Price explains why Invercargill has been chosen as the seventh refugee… Audio
More problems with foreign student English tests
The Qualifications Authority has found problems with English-language testing for foreign students just 18 months after major rule changes to tackle fraud from India. it seems institutions are still… Audio
China, Americas students boost foreign student numbers
International students are now worth $4.5 billion to New Zealand every year and a surge in enrolments from China and North and South America will push the number of foreign students in NZ past 130,000… Audio
Invercargill chosen as next refugee settlement city
Invercargill has been chosen as New Zealand's seventh refugee settlement location.
Movement against immigration
Paul Spoonley of Massey University talks about what's really going on in immigration. Audio
A Boy Called Mohi
Six year old Mohi – who is originally from Syria – has had a life filled with challenges. His story is retold in a series of children's storybooks produced by the Make Foundation and the children of… Audio, Gallery
Woman gains refuge in NZ from 'bully' mother-in-law
A woman who fled Jordan, claiming that her mother-in-law hit her with a stick in an attempt to cause a miscarriage, has been granted refugee status.
Serial sex offender's parole conditions tightened
A serial sex offender whose case led to Immigration NZ being temporarily stripped of the power to deport resident migrants has had his parole conditions tightened.
Zimbabwean self-confessed murderer leaves NZ
A former member of Robert Mugabe's secret police who admitted to rape and murder has left New Zealand, after the Immigration Minister refused him a work visa.
The Pantograph Punch: Rules of the Game
This live storytelling extravaganza, recorded in association with The Pantograph Punch website features rule-breakers, rule-makers, and those who are rewriting the map. Audio
Ex-Chinese officials hiding out in NZ - reports
Police will not confirm whether they are investigating four former high-ranking Chinese officials alleged to be hiding out in New Zealand.
Peters denies 'alternative facts' accusation was racist
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has been accused of stooping to a new low in politics by using tactics straight out of the Donald Trump playbook.
Immigration, tourism hold at record levels
Immigration has reached another new record driven by people on work and student visas and returning New Zealanders. Video, Audio
Christmas Island: Child asylum seeker wins detention payout
The Australian government has agreed to pay a confidential settlement to a nine-year-old Iranian asylum seeker over her detention on Christmas Island.
Economist urges govt to adopt 'population strategy'
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub says New Zealand's immigration policy is confusing and inconsistent after new figures showed immigration reached another new record in March. Video, Audio
