Immigration
Machines to take over more jobs at Immigration NZ
Machines will take over more jobs at Immigration New Zealand under a multi-million-dollar overhaul of visa systems. immigration reporter Gill Bonnett spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
INZ introducing automated decision-making in $336m overhaul
Machines will take over more jobs at Immigration New Zealand under a multi-million dollar upgrade.
Couple found guilty after 20-year immigration, identity fraud
A Bangladeshi couple have been found guilty of 40 charges of immigration and identity fraud spanning two decades.
'They've never been afraid before' - US green card holders' growing concerns
US legal immigrants say they're scared the Trump administration could kick them out of the country. Audio
230 investigations and no charges over people-trafficking
There have been more than 230 investigations into people trafficking in two years, but the last prosecution was five years ago.
Prince Harry's US visa documents unsealed after drug claims
The heavily redacted documents were released in connection with a lawsuit from the Heritage Foundation - a conservative think tank.
Top diplomat slams expats in NZ who 'lie' about South Africa
Migrants should stop "bashing" and badmouthing their home country, says South Africa's High Commissioner to NZ.
Trump administration considers travel ban for 41 countries
The move harkens back to President Donald Trump's first-term ban on travellers from seven majority-Muslim nations.
Americans lead surge in wealthy foreigners wanting new visa
Interest has spiked "dramatically" since Donald Trump's inauguration, a lawyer says.
Female politician flees to NZ after graveside threat
An aspiring Sri Lankan politician found her house surrounded by gunmen, and was also a victim of sextortion, a tribunal has heard.
Increasing number of South Africans among ranks of new citizens
South Africans have overtaken Filipinos to become the third largest group of overseas-born citizens.
Ex-National MP bashes Green's petition, despite endorsing cause
A former National Party MP has come out swinging at a Green Party petition seeking visa-free travel for Pacific Island visitors, despite campaigning for the same goal.
The kitchen that's open 20 hours a day this month
Chef Chris Waghorn is up at 2am at Auckland's Māngere Refugee Centre, and he'll likely still be in the kitchen for another 12 hours or so every day during March.
'Give us a chance' - Tongan family left 'broken' after father deported
Their lawyer is asking the associate immigration minister to keep them in the country. Audio
Migrant workers awarded $230k from nail salon
The women, who often worked every day without breaks, were initially paid just $200 per week according to the Employment Relations Authority.
Immigration NZ announces one-time increase in parent visa quota
An additional 331 visas will be issued to applicants in the current financial year.
Teachers to get fast-tracked residency
The education minister says easier residency rules for primary teachers will make New Zealand a more attractive place to move. Audio
Chinese migrant workers victims of Cyclone Gabrielle job scam
A group of Chinese men each paid more than $16,000 for a work visa and a job in New Zealand helping to clean up after Cyclone Gabrielle - but it was a scam.
Eritrean midwife granted refugee status after escaping prison
A midwife has found a haven in New Zealand after escaping an oppressive East African regime where he was imprisoned after being accused of helping a female prisoner flee moments after she gave birth.
Schools could be short 1250 teachers this year after forecast error
Significant teacher shortages are likely this year, the Ministry of Education is warning, and the shortfall could end up being more than 3000. Audio
