Refugees And Migrants
Brutal seas: Meet the men enslaved to catch our fish
New Zealand is importing millions of kilograms of fish that men die to catch, but Customs won't reveal who's selling it. These are the stories of the men who catch that fish: the lost years of their… Audio
The race for Auckland's ethnic communities
More than 65% of new migrant, ethnic New Zealanders live in Auckland and the race for votes on, but how much thought have mayoral candidates given to the needs of their ethnic communities? Lynda… Audio, Gallery
Red Cross proposes Auckland staff cuts
Red Cross may cut refugee specialist staff in Auckland because it says government policy will see fewer refugees settle in the city.
France to close notorious 'Jungle' refugee camp
French President Francois Hollande says he intends to close the 'Jungle' camp in Calais and move 9000 migrants to reception centres across France.
NZ immigration returns to record level
The number of people coming to New Zealand to live, study and work has returned to a record-equalling high, but student numbers have fallen.
Immigration Minister says agent's licence could be revoked
The Immigration Minister says an Indian agent accused of fraud could have his licence revoked if he is found to be acting illegally. Audio
Immigration advisor given licence despite track record
An Indian immigration advisor was granted a license by the New Zealand Immigration Advisers Authority, despite having been named as a document fraudster. The authority's registrar Catherine Albiston… Video, Audio
New Zealand aid worker on UN's response to refugee crisis
NZ Red Cross worker Rosemarie North says the refugee summit needs to help those countries at the frontline of refugee arrivals. She speaks to us from aboard arescue vessel in the Mediteranean. Audio
Immigration Minister on fraud in Indian immigration system
150 Indian students facing deportation cannot blame their agents and advisors for fraudulent documentation, Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse says. Audio
Indian immigration agent still working despite involvement in fraud
An Indian immigration agent several students used to help get them into New Zealand is still working despite being proven to have used fraudulent documents. Video, Audio
Chris Clarke - World Summit for Refugees and Migrants
World Vision NZ CEO Chris Clarke talks to Wallace on the eve of the World Summit for Refugees and Migrants. New Zealand has been one of the most generous and supportive countries towards the Syrian… Audio
Labour calls for immigration system to be reviewed
The Labour Party is calling for a review of the country's immigration system following fresh claims of human-trafficking. Audio
Facebook used to recruit illegal migrant workers
A human trafficking scam that's been running for years is allegedly using Facebook to lure migrants into jobs paying less than $10 an hour in New Zealand.
Australia 'passing the buck' on Nauru - Labour
Australia is passing the buck by suggesting New Zealand should have separate talks with Nauru to resettle the refugees, the Labour Party says.
Undocumented migrant workers very vulnerable
AUT researcher Danae Anderson says it's difficult to measure compliance so it's hard to tell how big the problem it is. Audio
Growers group doubts abuse of migrant workers widespread
Kiwifruit growers say they tell their members to go straight to the Labour inspectorate with any breaches. They also say they educate the growers on their responsibilities. Audio
Another human trafficking case under investigation
A human trafficking scam that's carried on undetected for years is said to be using Facebook to lure migrants into jobs paying under 10 dollars an hour on New Zealand orchards. A union organiser… Audio
The Expats: Jude Day in Sabah, Malaysia
Jude Day lives in the small town of Menggatal in the state of Sabah, which is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. Audio, Gallery
Migrant workers scammed thousands for fake jobs
RNZ has uncovered evidence of migrant workers being scammed thousands of dollars by three unlicenced agents who've been investigated for years by Immigration New Zealand. Audio
Immigration adviser says evidence of fraud no surprise
A licenced immigration adviser, Zinnia Manchanda, says immigration fraud that is embroiling Indian students is not an isolated case. Audio
