Immigrants
Immigration numbers reach new records
The number of people coming to visit or live in this country is continuing to reach new highs.
NZs sports could die off if they don't connect with immigrants
New Zealand's favourite sports could die off if they don't connect better with the growing Asian community. Audio
Immigration and tourism remains strong
As you may have heard in the news, the flow of immigrants and tourists shows no signs of slowing. Audio
Immigration gains hold at record levels
As you may have heard in the news, the flow of immigrants and tourists remains at record levels. Audio
Business group backs PM's comments on jobs drug tests
A leading business group is backing the Prime Minister's suggestion New Zealand needs more immigrants because too many locals rule themselves out of jobs by taking drugs. Audio
Immigrants needed as some Kiwis have bad work ethic, PM says
A Hawkes Bay apple grower is backing the Prime Minister's comments that immigrants are needed to fill jobs because too many locals are drug users or have a bad work ethic. Audio
Elderly immigrants home alone
Sociologist Paul Spoonley talks about the growing number of elderly Chinese immigrants brought here under family reunification provisons but are being left alone. Audio
Charge migrants to move - Australian think-tank
A proposal to charge would-be immigrants to Australia for the privilege of moving there has riled unions and businesses alike. Audio
Germans in Maoriland? (2) Classical Musicians
There were significant numbers of Germans working as musicians and living here in New Zealand during the 19th century until 1914. Samantha Owens introduces us to a handful of these German immigrants… Audio
Latest move to protect most vulnerable misses mark - Lawyer
An Auckland lawyer who battles in court for exploited immigrant workers says the government's latest moves to protect the most vulnerable miss the mark. Audio
Listen Please
Life in any of this country's hospital Intensive Care units must be tense and busy enough, without having to deal with patients who don't speak English. One emergency care doctor has come up with a… Audio
Voices - Parenting the 'Chiwi' way
Chinese parents raising their children in New Zealand can find themselves caught between two cultures and as a result, face the challenge of negotiating the best parenting approach to use. Eva Chen… Audio
Music Migrations (Part 5)
The story of Iranian classical musicians and brothers, Hamid and Shayan, and their efforts to continue their music after coming to New Zealand. Audio
Music Migrations (Part 4)
Megan Collins explores the music of the Samoan Methodist church. Audio
Music Migrations (Part 3)
Megan Collins talks to the musicians in a Cambodian wedding band based in Wellington. Audio
Music Migrations (Part 2)
Megan Collins looks at the music of early European migrants to New Zealand. Audio
Music Migrations
Megan Collins introduces the music of some migrant New Zealanders. Audio