Immigration

Immigration New Zealand warns applicants to refrain from using third-party services using automated tools to help secure an application spot for a fee.

An additional 331 visas will be issued to applicants in the current financial year.

Employers will no longer be required to pay the median wage from 10 March, only comply with New Zealand's minimum wage rules.

Agency says the estimate has not been updated since 2017 after it identified issues with the previous methodology and began work on improving the statistical measures used.

Decision could open the door to other appeals for residency from overstayers who find themselves in a similar situation.

The web series combines re-enactments, interviews and historical archive material to bring accounts of seven Chinese families fleeing China during the Second Sino-Japanese War to life.

Immigration advisors raise concerns over more stringent application processes and New Zealand's comparatively high cost of living.

The Auckland Indian Association is hosting an exhibition in the country's largest city to celebrate the community's rich history. Audio

The welcome mat is laid out for the return of Polish refugee children in Pahiatua, where their arrival 80 years ago has been wound into the fabric of the town's history.

More than half of New Zealand universities are offering dedicated packages targeting Indian applicants, including scholarships and fee discounts.

Exploited workers will no longer be able to extend the visa once its six-month term expires from 31 October.

Community leaders highlighted immigration, health inequalities and crime as key areas of concern in a meeting with Labour chief Chris Hipkins.

Community groups also highlight disproportionate political representation, health inequalities, rising crime and foreign interference in a meeting with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

The number of arrivals from the world's most populous nation continues to soar but securing a visitor visa remains a challenge for many Indian nationals.

Citizens of India, the Philippines and China among the largest cohort of arrivals in the year to July.

The number of new migrant workers has plummeted to the lowest level since the border re-opened two years ago - but complaints against employers have soared to record levels.

The High Commission advises prospective migrants to check employer credentials through official channels.

Industry experts describe the increase in application fees as "risky".