International Students
One man controlling most of NZ Indian student market
Immigration officials suspect one man is controlling most of the multi-million-dollar Indian student market in New Zealand. RNZ education reporter John Gerritsen explains the details. Audio
Stats show international student visas above 93,000
The number of international students with visas in New Zealand has beaten previous records this autumn, immigration statistics show.
University numbers increase due to foreign students
While most polytechnics have seen a decrease in student numbers, university student numbers are mostly being bolstered by a rise in international students. Audio
Immigration Minister - no sympathy for to-be deported students
The Immigration Minister, Michael Woodhouse, says the nine Indian students who are planning to seek sanctuary in a church to try to avoid deportations are perpetrators of fraud, and are not victims. Audio
Indian students to use church to avoid deportation
Nine Indian students trying to avoid deportation will seek sanctuary in an Auckland church tonight. "These students are innocent," says supporter Sunny Sehgal. Audio
Indian students lose appeal against deportation order
Nine Indian students were told today they must leave the country as their appeal against their deportation orders was declined. One of the students and the group's lawyer talk to Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Over 1,000 visas granted to IANZ students despite concerns
The Labour Party says more than a thousand work visas were at the International Academy of New Zealand in the past two years. "The government's oversight here was slow," says Labour's David Cunliffe. Audio
Schools told to bring down number of student visa rejections
New targets have been imposed on schools where a high number of Indian students have been rejected for visas.
Dishonesty alleged at failed private tertiary college
The defunct International Academy of New Zealand was passing students it should have failed and gave the Qualifications Authority false information, documents show.
Indian study visa problems persist
New figures show the number of cases of financial fraud detected in applications from India has swelled from 70 in April to 640 cases by August. Audio
Indian student visa fraud numbers snowball
Indian student visa fraud is snowballing despite Immigration New Zealand's clampdown, and the Labour Party says fraudulent applications in the sector are now endemic.
Foreign students 'misled' over life in NZ
Government agencies are misleading international students about the reality of living in New Zealand, a university forum has heard.
Indian students denied bid to meet Immigration Minister
The Immigration Minister has refused to meet representatives for Indian students facing deportation, saying it would be inappropriate.
Undocumented migrant workers very vulnerable
AUT researcher Danae Anderson says it's difficult to measure compliance so it's hard to tell how big the problem it is. Audio
International students targeted in sex scams
Criminals are using sex scams to blackmail international students, or lure them to isolated locations to rob them, police say.
Desperate international students turning to crime, police say
Some international students are turning to crime because they cannot find work, a police ethnic liaison officer says. Audio
Indian students fight back
Claims of exploitation, even corruption, surround New Zealand's three billion dollar international education sector. Tired of the rip-offs, some international students with support from the NZ Indian… Audio, Gallery
Indian students fight back
Claims of exploitation, even corruption, surround New Zealand's three billion dollar international education sector. Tired of the rip-offs, some international students with support from the NZ Indian…
AudioIndian students 'not the culprits'
Nine students facing deportation tell Checkpoint with John Campbell they are being unfairly punished after agents in India faked their financial information. Video, Audio
Fears of Indian student backlash
High-profile problems for Indian students could damage New Zealand's multi-billion dollar foreign student industry, universities say.
