Refugees And Migrants
Acting US attorney-general Sally Yates dumped after defying Trump immigration order
It took only hours for US President Donald Trump to sack the acting Attorney-General who questioned the legality of his immigration ban.
Persecution of Muslims in Myanmar
Is genocide unfolding in Myanmar? The Rohingya people are an ethnic Muslim group in Myanmar who are often described as the world's most persecuted minority. Executive Director of Fortify Rights… Audio
Migration to NZ hits another record high despite tighter rules
Visitor arrivals increased 12 per cent last year, hitting nearly 3.5 million. Audio
Govt unable to say whether NZ dual nationals affected by ban
Foreign Minister Murray McCully said the NZ Embassy in Washington is "working to ensure NZ dual nationals are not disadvantaged and are covered by any exemptions being offered". Audio
Iran-NZ dual nationals unsure of US travel conditions
A family with Iran and NZ citizenship planned to travel to the United States in March for a conference, but they've been unable to find out if they will be allowed entry, or even a visa. Video, Audio
Bill English comes under fire over response to Trump ban
Opposition leaders say Prime Minister Bill English's response to Donald Trump's immigration ban is weak and he needs to do more to stand up for Muslim New Zealanders. Audio
19 months jail for using fake passport to enter NZ
Kamla Wati was discovered using facial recognition evidence and will be deported once she completes her sentence.
Migration, tourist numbers at peak
The number of people travelling to New Zealand to live or visit is greater than ever before, with Australians, Chinese and Americans leading the charge.
Winston Peters says previous presidents hatched travel ban
Winston Peters says while there's chaos around the implementation of Donald Trump's migrant ban, the list of seven countries was drawn up by previous administrations. Audio
'I'm not here to defend the policy' - PM
New immigration curbs in the US have caused "real chaos" but are not racist, Prime Minister Bill English says. Video
Australian PM staying mum on Trump's Muslim ban
The Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, is refusing to criticise the United States' dramatic change to its immigration policy. Our correspondent Michelle Grattan says Mr Turnbull is being… Audio
Two government agenices arguing over student visas.
Phil Pennington discusses the case of Navneet Singh - an Indian student who is limbo while two government agencies argue over the status of his visa. Audio
Trump's ban revives refugee quota debate
President Trump's ban on Muslims has revived debate about whether New Zealand should increase its refugee quota.
Trump defends travel ban with feisty tweets
Protests continue at President Donald Trump's continued promotion of the travel ban he's put in place. Despite the opposition, Mr Trump remains firm on the ban. Audio
Trump's ban revives refugee quota debate
Should New Zealand raise its refugee quota in the wake of Donald Trump executive order, effectively shutting America's door to refugees? Local politicans are divided. Audio
Immigration expert calls for a levy on migrants
Migrants are being targeted in new proposals to help fund roads and hospitals, with The New Zealand Initiative report finding some support from Labour and the Government. Audio
English on Trump order: 'We don't agree with it'
Prime Minister Bill English disagrees with US entry restrictions on citizens from Muslim countries, but has not made his views known to Donald Trump. Audio
Protests spread over Trump immigration order
Tens of thousands of people have rallied across the US over President Donald Trump's order restricting entry for travellers from seven Muslim-majority nations.
Explainer: Trump's immigration ban
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Afghanistan and Pakistan are not included in the ban, despite documented terrorist activity, nor are Indonesia or Turkey where the Trump Organisation does business.
Trump: 'Our country needs strong borders'
Donald Trump is defending immigration curbs on Muslim-majority countries in the face of a growing international backlash and legal challenges within the United States.