Immigration
Indian tourists flock to NZ but visa rejection rates remain high
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.
Asian migrants leading New Zealand’s population growth
Citizens of India, the Philippines and China among the largest cohort of arrivals in the year to July.
Complaints against employers soar even as migrant numbers drop
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.
India warns nurses against moving to NZ without genuine job offers
The High Commission advises prospective migrants to check employer credentials through official channels.
Beastly Truth: the story of George Howe
In the 1900s a series of lurid headlines were published in the New Zealand Truth about George Howe, a "Beastly Brothel-keeper". But what Truth found most "beastly" about Howe, is that he was Chinese… Audio
Visa fee hikes will discourage migration to New Zealand - immigration advisors
Industry experts describe the increase in application fees as "risky".
Visa fees set to rise from October
Applicants from Pacific countries will largely escape the steep increase.
Visa fees set to rise from October
Applicants from Pacific countries will largely escape the steep increase.
MBIE uses fake accounts to catch immigration fraudsters and migrant exploiters
An automated register of false personas to use on social media platforms is being set up by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
The truth about the shadowy ‘Migration 5’
How five countries - including New Zealand - have quietly created a vast network about those who come and go across their borders.
Thousands of parents still waiting two years after resident visas reopen
Families are fed up with delays and a lottery to allow their overseas parents to join them permanently.
Thousands of parents still waiting two years after resident visas reopen
Families are fed up with delays and a lottery to allow their overseas parents to join them permanently.
Hundreds of experienced international nurses jobless amid nursing shortage
Hundreds of internationally qualified nurses from India are reportedly struggling to find jobs despite recent Te Whatu Ora data showing that more than a quarter of hospital nursing shifts fell short…
Extortion of immigrants exposed as Hamilton restaurant ordered to pay $99K in damages
A Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment inquiry uncovers instances of corruption, extortion and exploitation at a prominent Indian restaurant in Hamilton.
Abandoned, fleeced and assaulted: Elderly immigrants tell of abuse by NZ children
A new study finds elder abuse is rampant among Asian communities, with about half of older Indians and a third from the Chinese community aged 65 and over claiming to be victims.
Abandoned, fleeced and assaulted: Elderly immigrants tell of abuse by NZ children
A new study finds elder abuse is rampant among Asian communities, with about half of older Indians and a third from the Chinese community aged 65 and over claiming to be victims.
Nurses stranded on accredited employer work visas file complaints against Canterbury firm
Two complaints have been filed with Immigration New Zealand against a recruitment company in the South Island.
New Zealanders leaving at a record pace while immigration slows
Entering the country during the year were nearly 164,000 non-New Zealanders, with the largest numbers coming from India, the Philippines, China and Fiji.
Workplace tensions simmer over local and migrant pay rates
Workers are finding out their overseas colleagues are being paid more, with companies and lawyers saying it is brewing discontent in the workplace.
Riches to rags: The inside story of an exploitation scandal
It was a scheme Ross Berry hoped would make millions. Instead, 40 hungry men wound up crammed in a house, and his business is in ruins.
