Immigration
Farewell Guangdong | Trailer
Seven stories of love, humility, and sacrifice. An intergenerational celebration of women from our Chinese New Zealand community. Video
Nicola Willis pushes for more tourists to boost economy
The Government wants to boost tourism and immigration numbers in a bid to revive a flagging economy. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Prolink NZ estimated to owe creditors $4.01 million
The company remains at the centre of a major investigation by Immigration New Zealand that commenced as early as September 2023.
Migrant worker remembered as a “hard-working, kind” man
An emotional and tearful memorial service has been held for Jun Jiang, a migrant worker who died at a workplace in South Auckland, with a friend saying his death has destroyed a family.
Immigration adviser's poor communication a factor in scam, tribunal says
The adviser's Chinese client paid $16,666 for a six-month visa and the offer of a non-existent job as a truck driver's assistant.
Refugee feared he'd have to fight war against his own people
The Crimean man in NZ considers himself Russian and was concerned he'd be forced to fight for Ukraine against his own people if he returned.
Investigations launched after PETA cruelty allegations
Multiple investigations have been launched into allegations of animal cruelty on a farm leased by former NBC Today show host Matt Lauer.
NZ border staff to strike on New Year's Eve
The action - beginning 6am on Tuesday - includes about 100 PSA union members working at the border not doing any unpaid work, and taking breaks together.
Workers demand open visas as former employer liquidated
The workers say they each paid about $20,000 for their visas and jobs, but are now left in limbo.
Accredited Employer Work Visa changes welcomed by employers
Removing the median wage requirement from the Accredited Employer Work Visa will make it much easier and affordable for businesses to fill skilled and unskilled roles, say employers.
Polytechnics losing foreign enrolments due to study visa wait times
NZ is in a "global market" for international students, Te Pūkenga boss says, and those facing delays will often opt to go to other countries.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 13 December 2024
On today's episode, ACC levies will soon go up for earners, businesses and motor vehicle owners, the country's second most senior police officer is on leave pending an investigation, an inflammatory… Audio
Holocaust Centre of NZ on Candace Owens visa ban reversal
An inflammatory American influencer will be bringing her speaking tour to New Zealand, after the associate immigration minister overturned an earlier rejection of her visa application on Thursday… Audio
Visa ban reversed for influencer Candace Owens
Controversial American influencer Candace Owens is bringing her speaking tour to New Zealand. Free Speech Union head Jonathan Ayling spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ still processing Syrian refugee applications
A number of countries, mostly in Europe, announced they were halting refugee applications for Syrians within a few days of Bashar al-Assad being toppled by rebel fighters.
Immigration staff sacked after 'concerning' chats discovered
Staff at a government ministry have been sacked or warned after sending inappropriate messages about migrants to their colleagues.
At the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre, becoming a New Zealander
Every year, 1500 refugees get a crash course on life in Aotearoa.
For refugees coming to New Zealand, a refuge
Every year, 1500 refugees get a crash course on life in Aotearoa Audio
How Trump's pal Vivek Ramaswamy inspired new NZ novel
In his satirical new novel The Life and Opinions of Kartik Popat, Brannavan Gnanalingam imagines the rise of an immoral NZ politician who works against his immigrant community. Audio
Immigration NZ helps bring down visa fraud operation in Thailand
The visas were intended for people living in rural Thailand who were planning to work in New Zealand.
