Refugees And Migrants
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
'My life, my dream, everything collapsed'
Pithani Dugraprasad is a newly married, 32-year-old pipefitter, who lives near Viskanapatnam on the east coast of India.
Payments made for NZ job offer letters
Eight welders from India who were keen to migrate to New Zealand came across Srinivas Chamakuri in Singapore in 2008.
Damage done by immigration fraud ring laid bare
An Indian pipefitter explains how he paid fraudulent immigration advisers $4600 to get a non-existent job in New Zealand. Immigration officials have been been aware of the three advisers for years but… Audio
Jury retires in Auckland people-trafficking trial
The jury in the case of a man accused of people-trafficking illegal Fijian workers and exploiting them has retired for the night.
Election fraudster investigated over job-selling
A former Labour Party candidate convicted of electoral fraud for registering ineligible voters is facing action for his part in an immigration job-selling scam.
Doctors charity helps deliver baby in international waters
A Nigerian woman fleeing Libya has given birth to a boy on board a rescue ship. The baby's nationality is now uncertain because he was born in international waters. We speak to a doctor aboard the… Audio
Woman gives birth on boat after Mediterranean sea rescue
A Nigerian woman has given birth to a boy on board a rescue ship in the Mediterranean after being plucked from an overcrowded rubber dinghy.
Ethnic communities challenge mayoral candidates
Mayoral candidates are racing for votes in upcoming local government elections largely with a focus on housing, economy and transport. But how much thought have mayoral candidates put into the needs… Audio, Gallery
Franco Lora: images of Colombia
Kim Hill talks to Colombian student Franco Lora, who has just completed a Masters degree in Design at Massey University's College of Creative Arts in Wellington. As part of his degree he has produced… Audio
'I find myself holding a screaming baby in each arm'
First Person - NZ aid worker Rosemarie North has worked in crisis situations all over the world, but rescuing refugees and migrants in the Mediterranean is quite different, she writes.
Hungarian camerawoman who kicked migrants charged
A camerawoman who was filmed kicking and tripping up refugees near the Hungary-Serbia border has been charged with breaching the peace.
Plastics factory like 'NZ's own sweatshop' - union
Plastics manufacturer Sistema has been labelled a "sweatshop" by a union, but it says the claims are completely false and the union is using bullying tactics.
Migrant workers paid $8/hr, exploited, report reveals
Stories of migrant workers being exploited, with some paid as little as $8 an hour, have been revealed in a new report.
Charity group wants more help for vulnerable migrant workers
At-risk, vulnerable migrant workers are the subject of charity group Caritas' latest report looking migrant experiences in New Zealand. Some have reported being too fearful of losing their jobs to… Audio
NZer tells of 'mass panic' as she rescued refugees
A New Zealand aid worker who helped rescue 351 migrants from the Mediterranean Sea two days ago says many risk being sent back to where they came from.
The Calais sessions
Calais is the French port, and last stop in Europe for those trying to gain refuge in Britain. Located there is a camp, known to its inhabitants as The Jungle. Vanessa Lucas-Smith has curated The…
MSD defends fruit picking work scheme
The Ministry of Social Development is defending a work scheme which places locals in fruit picking jobs, despite the fact that only half of them complete their contract or remain in work. Audio
