Immigration
Social workers among new additions to immigration green list
The government has widened its net on importing health workers, saying it will help the country cope during a global shortage in the sector - as New Zealand heads into winter.
It's added 32 new roles… Video, Audio
Did 248 asylum seekers die on their way to New Zealand?
A government log of attempts by asylum seekers to reach New Zealand shows a fishing trawler and its 248 Sri Lankan passengers have never been seen again.
'They can get work visas for anyone who fronts up with the money'
An immigration lawyer says a new work visa has prompted a free-for-all, with migrants paying up to $40,000 to overseas agents and New Zealand employers.
Claims migrants charged for jobs and visas
Immigration officials are looking into two accredited New Zealand businesses that are alleged to have charged migrants money in exchange for jobs and visas.
A high-profile lawyer says migrants are… Audio
'There is no logic' - former Afghan refugee on ban on women's education
Voices talks to former NZDF Afghan interpreter Nowroz Ali Atayee a year after he arrived in NZ on an evacuation flight, and to his sisters about the ban on women's education imposed by the Taliban. Audio
Extra scrutiny for Immigration
Question Time gets all the media attention, but it is only the tip of the scrutiny-iceberg. The action is below the waterline - in committee, where most of Parliament’s scrutiny of Government happens.
…Extra scrutiny for Immigration
Question Time gets all the media attention, but it is only the tip of the scrutiny-iceberg. The action is below the waterline - in committee, where most of Parliament’s scrutiny of Government happens.
… AudioMinister pledged change to immigration settings, ferry boss says
The immigration minister is looking to add skippers and deckhands to the list of roles eligible for fast-track visas, the boss of Fullers 360 says. Audio
MBIE told to apologise to seafarers who struggled to get MIQ spot
The chief ombudsman says the ministry acted unreasonably while handling their MIQ case.
Govt announces plan to electronically tag asylum seekers who may pose risk
Courts would be able to order that anyone claiming refugee status be monitored, with other conditions such as residency requirements and curfews.
Two migrants suffocate to death aboard Texas train, 10 hospitalized
Two suspected undocumented immigrants suffocated to death aboard a freight train and 10 others in need of medical care were taken by helicopter or ambulance to hospital in south Texas, police said.
High Court rules decision to allow Posie Parker into country was lawful
The government's decision to allow British anti-transgender activist Posie Parker into New Zealand was the right one, the High Court has ruled.
Rainbow groups launch legal action to stop Keen-Minshull entering NZ
Rainbow community groups are taking the Immigration Minister to court over the decision not to block a controversial anti-transgender activist coming to New Zealand.
Immigration New Zealand decided… Video, Audio
Nineteen nurses have entered NZ via fast-tracked residency
Just 19 people have entered New Zealand's nursing workforce via the fast-tracked residency programme.
Immigration NZ added nurses to the green list late last year to help fill gaping staffing holes.
…Anti-transgender activist to be allowed into New Zealand
The controversial British activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, also known as Posie Parker, is to be allowed into the country. Audio
Let anti-transgender activist in, National says, while Greens hold concerns for public safety
The Green Party doesn't want Posie Parker spewing violence in New Zealand, while the National Party says a free and liberal democracy allows people to share their views, whether people like it or not. Audio
Immigration reviews anti-trans activist's access to NZ
Immigration New Zealand is reviewing whether a controversial anti-transgender activist will be let into the country. Posie Parker is on a travelling tour around Australia, before heading to New… Audio
Immigration New Zealand reviewing entry of anti-transgender activist
The requirements for a controversial UK anti-transgender activist to enter the country are being reviewed by Immigration New Zealand.
Union says unskilled migrants at meat works, demands wider probe of industry
Migrant workers with little to no meat-working skills have obtained jobs at a Southland freezing works under visas intended for skilled workers, the Meat Workers Union claims.
Evacuated Afghan women's team included 'false' footballers
A high-profile evacuation to the UK of Afghan female footballers fleeing the Taliban included some who were not top-tier players, a probe has found.
