Refugees And Migrants
Thiel tripled investments off back of government fund
The American billionaire Peter Thiel more than tripled his investments with a Government-funded partner, which itself returned close to nothing.
US judge blocks Trump's travel ban
A US judge in Seattle has issued a temporary nationwide block on President Donald Trump's ban on travellers from seven mainly Muslim nations.
Immigration Minister - no sympathy for to-be deported students
The Immigration Minister, Michael Woodhouse, says the nine Indian students who are planning to seek sanctuary in a church to try to avoid deportations are perpetrators of fraud, and are not victims. Audio
Wellington business open to refugees
A Wellington restaurant which employs refugees at its catering business has seen a spike in orders since US President Donald Trump's ascension to power.
Manus, Nauru refugees at centre of fractious phone call
Australian refugee advocate, Ian Rintoul, says there is now a very, very big question mark over the resettlement deal between Australia and the United States. He says the talk of 'extreme vetting' of… Audio
Pomegranate Kitchen working with refugees
A Wellington woman is working to help refugees by giving them jobs at her catering business. Our reporter, Logan Church, went along to see what is was all about. Audio
Public weigh in on whether NZ citizenship is or isn't for sale
What do New Zealanders think about US billionaire Peter Thiel gaining citizenship despite visiting the country only four times. RNZ reporter Benedict Collins hit the streets to find out. Audio
Morgan defends helping Thiel citizenship
Trade Me founder Sam Morgan says NZ needs to attract "talent", but distances himself from the billionaire's support for "horrible" Donald Trump.
UN chief decries US travel restrictions
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for Mr Trump's ban on people from seven mainly Muslim countries entering the United States to be lifted "sooner rather than later".
Doubts remain over Australia-US refugee deal
Doubts remain that all the refugees detained in Nauru and Papua New Guinea by Australia will be resettled in the United States under a deal struck before US President Donald Trump's travel ban. Audio
Thiel citzenship 'absolutely' good for NZ - Drury
New Zealand should be enticing the world's wealthy elite with offers of citizenship, says Xero founder Rod Drury. Video, Audio
Confusion reigns on immigration policy
Murray McCully says he has confidence in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, despite delays finding out how the Trump order affects some Kiwis.
Thiel granted citizenship after only four visits
American billionaire Peter Thiel had never lived in New Zealand - and did not intend to - when the government granted him citizenship. Video
Internal Affairs releases documents on Thiel's citizenship
Department of Internal Affairs has released documents about the citizenship granted to billionaire Peter Thiel. RNZ political reporter Benedict Collins has more. Video, Audio
Peter Thiel visited NZ 4 times before gaining citizenship
Department of Internal Affairs has released documents about the citizenship granted to billionaire Peter Thiel. RNZ political reporter Benedict Collins goes through them. Video, Audio
Confusion and condemnation swirls around immigration policy
People affected by Donald Trump's travel ban say they're still confused as to whether they'll be allowed to enter the US. Audio
Labour force influx increases unemployment
Unemployment has risen above 5 percent, as job growth failed to keep up with those searching for work.
White House flip-flops on Australia refugee deal
The White House has backtracked on a promise to honour a refugee deal with Australia, saying President Donald Trump is still considering whether it will go ahead.
PM criticises rollout of Trump immigration ban
Donald Trump's immigration ban was rolled out in a way that didn't suit anyone much, New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English says.
Dual nationals can travel to US - State Dept
US President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration has been clarified, with the State Department saying New Zealanders who hold other passports can travel to the country.
