Refugees And Migrants
Wellington Pasifika Festival
Tagi Fiu will be working on a food stall at the capital's annual Pasifika Festival on 23 January as the sights, sounds and flavours of the Pacific Islands go on show. Audio
NZers sending high heels, perishable goods to disaster zones
The efforts of aid agencies trying to help those affected by natural disasters are often hampered by unhelpful donations from the well-meaning public. Audio
Focus on Middle East peace
A foreign policy analyst is casting doubt on the real worth of New Zealand's initiative for peace in the Middle East. Audio
UN calls for inquiry into Manus Island asylum seekers' beating
Two Iranian men who were injured by police in Papua New Guinea have returned to court after being arrested for a second time.
Brazilian woman denied visa after movie muddle-up
A South African looking for love and a Brazilian who confused Lord of the Rings with Harry Potter were among those denied entry to NZ last financial year.
$1bn spent on Aus detention centres without permission
An independent audit has alleged more than $AU1 billion has been spent at Australia's offshore detention centres without proper authorisation.
Asylum seeker granted refugee status on fourth try
An Iranian man whose bid for asylum was turned down four times has been granted refugee status.
NZ's refugee numbers an awkward topic in Europe
Opinion - On his first overseas trip as PM, Bill English copped familiar flak for New Zealand's tiny refugee intake, writes Murdoch Stephens.
100 feared dead after another fatal Mediterranean crossing
At least 90 people are feared drowned in the Mediterranean Sea after a boat carrying refugees and migrants sank off the coast of Libya.
100 migrants missing as boat sinks
About 100 migrant passengers are missing in the Mediterranean Sea after their boat sank off the coast of Libya.
Learning the lingo: migrants in NZ
For new migrants just getting a job is hard enough. But once they do, they also need to quickly get a grip on our metaphors, euphamisms, sayings and workplace culture.
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Camerawoman who kicked asylum seekers sentenced
A Hungarian TV camerawoman who was filmed kicking or tripping up asylum seekers near the border has been sentenced to three years probation.
US ends visa-free residency for Cubans
Barack Obama has ended the 20-year-old "wet foot, dry foot" policy, as part of continued efforts to thaw relations with Cuba.
Critical report highlights plight of NZ detainee in Australia
A New Zealand detainee's mentally ill wife was left to look after their children while he was held in Australia.
Immigration changes could deter investors - lawyer
The government has increased the amount of money some investor migrants need to settle in New Zealand, but an immigration lawyer says it could turn people away.
NZers not mixing with new migrants enough - community group
New Zealanders are not mixing enough with new migrants and more awareness is needed on both sides, an Auckland ethnic community group says.
Attitudes towards immigrants
An immigration expert says New Zealand has to ensure it is welcoming and interacting with migrants coming into the country. Audio
NZ's mixed attitudes to immigration revealed
New Zealanders feel positive about immigration compared to other countries, but most do not want an increase in numbers, two surveys suggest.
Two refugees in New Year attack on PNG's Manus Island
Two Iranian refugees who say they were bashed by policemen and immigration officers on Manus Island were allegedly refused medical treament. Audio
PNG police accused of bashing asylum seekers
Police on Manus Island have released two asylum seekers who advocates say were badly beaten two days ago.
