Immigration
Couple avoid deportation: Human rights issue in Russia raises 'serious concerns'
A couple who faced being deported to different countries after one of them was made redundant have been told they can stay in New Zealand.
Recovery visa sold for more than $30k by unlicensed agents
Immigration advisers are warning about the extent of New Zealand jobs that are being "sold" overseas to qualify migrants for visas.
Migrants to NZ face devastatingly long waits for residency
Migrants have spoken of the devastating effects of long waits for national security checks before they can become residents.
One woman miscarried the day she found out another check had been ordered… Audio
'Open and shut' immigration cases taking years to resolve
Migrants have spoken of the devastating effects of long waits for national security checks before they can become residents.
Reporter on retired US military staff landing high-paying jobs in Australia and NZ
Retired senior US military officers are landing high-paying government jobs in New Zealand, including with the spy agency.
These are among hundreds of American veterans - including generals and… Audio
'A baby doesn't own property': Taranaki woman's bizarre battle with Immigration
A Taranaki woman says Immigration NZ's handling of an application for a visa has soured what should have been the trip of a lifetime.
Govt locks in minimum hourly rate for migrant bus drivers
More details have been announced on how foreign bus drivers will be encouraged to move to New Zealand.
Man who overstayed visa in 1990s went undetected despite registering with government agencies
The 54-year-old has been granted permission to stay in New Zealand, with a tribunal ruling it would be hard for him to resettle in Ghana and get the medication he needs.
More junior doctors leaving before training as specialists, data suggests
More and more junior doctors are being lost in the training pipeline before they emerge to bolster the stressed ranks of specialists, data suggests.
The nurses ditching NZ for a better life in Oz
More than 5000 New Zealand nurses are registered to work in Australia. What's so good about life on the other side of the Tasman? Audio
The nurses ditching NZ for a better life in Oz
More than 5000 New Zealand nurses are registered to work in Australia. What's so good about life on the other side of the Tasman?
AudioAustralia eases the path to citizenship for New Zealanders
New Zealanders who have won a Special Category Visa and have lived in Australia for fours years will be able to get citizenship from July 1.
The move is praised as a logical step by Auckland… Audio
New Zealanders in Australia on citizenship pathway
New Zealanders living in Australia are celebrating after a relaxed pathway to citizenship was announced.
From the first of July, New Zealanders who have been on a Special Category Visa and lived in… Audio
NZers in Australia celebrate citizenship changes
New Zealanders living in Australia are celebrating the citizenship changes announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
The Oz Kiwi Association has been campaigning for more than a decade to have… Audio
'Injustices have been reversed': Citizenship pathway reveal met with elation
The Prime Minister has returned from Australia, celebrating a big win in trans-Tasman relations.
'A blimmin' good day for Kiwis living in Australia' - PM
The changes to Australia's citizenship policy for New Zealanders is a significant step forward in the relationship between the two countries, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says. Audio
Laura Tingle: is Australia still learning from Aotearoa?
This morning the Australian government has announced a direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders. The announcement comes just ahead of ANZAC Day. We last spoke to ABC chief political… Audio
Australia announces pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders
The Australian government has announced a direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders, ending a tension between the two countries that has lasted for more than 20 years.
PM flies to Aus expecting big announcement on NZers' rights
The Prime Minister expects a significant announcement will be made this weekend regarding the rights of New Zealanders living in Australia.
Chris Hipkins flies to Brisbane on Saturday, ostensibly to… Audio
Accredited work visa businesses have until July to deal with immigration matters - lawyer
Businesses employing immigrants via the accredited work visa scheme need to get their "house in order" before the auditor comes calling, an immigration lawyer says.
