Refugees And Migrants
Dreams of NZ residency shattered
Applications for residency under skilled migrant category have halved since a higher points threshold was introduced five months ago. Audio
International students feel 'deceived' by rule changes
International students have been left feeling ripped off after changes to immigration rules shattered their dreams of living in New Zealand, a lawyer says.
'Every moment, there's a chance they will get killed'
Afghan interpreters who worked for the Defence Force fear their families will die if they are not allowed visas to settle in New Zealand.
Afghan interpreters in NZ fear families could die without visas
Afghan interpreters in NZ fear family back in their home country are now suffering because of their involvement with the NZ Defence Force and they're now pleading with the Government to issue visas to… Audio
Masala chain forfeits $8m in settlement
An Auckland restaurant chain that exploited workers has agreed to forfeit $8m in property in exchange for the IRD dropping attempts to recover outstanding tax.
Libya the epicentre of migrant child abuse
A new report shows nearly 26,000 mostly-unaccompanied children made the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean, double the previous year.
PM accused of being irresponsible over drug test claims
Bill English denies he's scapegoating a few drug users to try to take attention off record high immigration numbers. Video, Audio
Migrant numbers hit new record high as NZers return
The number of people coming to New Zealand to live or visit is at a record high.
Hate crimes against refugees rise in Germany
Nearly 10 attacks were made on migrants in Germany every day in 2016, the country's interior ministry says.
Indian students vow to continue fighting deportation
A group of Indian students who are on the verge of being deported plan to push Indian police to press charges against their agents, while their lawyer continues their fight in New Zealand. Video, Audio
Mexican man kills himself after US deportation
A Mexican man has apparently committed suicide just half an hour after being deported from the United States.
US widens net for deporting immigrants
Millions of undocumented foreigners in the US could be affected by new guidelines the Trump administration has issued to deport illegal immigrants.
Australian actors silent on detained refugee performer
New Zealand actor Oscar Kightley has voiced his support for a campaign to free a performer from Australian detention on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island. Audio
Love and Dumplings
Chinese New Year is now the largest community festival held in the capital. Lynda Chanwai-Earle finds out from three generations of the Tom family why it's such a special time of year. Audio, Gallery
Public Enemy - Episode 4
How do you fight a president who is hostile to your culture? Audio
Collecting the stories of Kolkata sex workers
Pip Rea works for Freeset - a fair-trade business which employs women trapped in Kolkata's sex trade. Audio, Gallery
Melanie Nezer: Welcome The Stranger
Melanie Nezer is vice president,policy and advocacy for HAIS, formerly the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, and now one of the US' largest non-profit groups devoted to protecting and assisting refugees… Audio
Evening Business for Friday 17 February
News from the business sector, including a market report. Auckland Airport is feeling the benefits of strong tourism and migration. Video, Audio
Indian student deported as remaining eight given lifeline
Eight of the nine Indian students trying to stay in New Zealand have been told if they leave voluntarily they can reapply for a student visa, but one who was arrested has already left. Video, Audio
Pomegranate Kitchen
In our food segment today, we meet one of the team behind Pomegranate Kitchen, a social enterprise where refugees to New Zealand cook meals for Wellingtonians, using recipes from their homeland. Audio, Gallery
