Refugees And Migrants
Auckland councillor calls for amnesty for people with expired visas
Pacific people with expired visas are reluctant to come forward for Covid-19 tests, because they are scared of the consequences, says Auckland councillor Efeso Collins.
Govt does not care about valid visas, wants testing
The health minister says officials will not "join the dots" between people getting covid-19 tests and whether they are here on a valid visa. Pacific leaders have raised concern that unlawful… Audio
Covid-19: Wealthy Americans flock to invest in NZ
Wealthy Americans are leading a surge in foreign investors seeking a safe haven in New Zealand from their coronavirus-ravaged countries and economies.
The hidden cost of our PPE gear - slave labour
As a second Covid wave hits the country we are gearing up - but some of that PPE gear including gloves and masks could have reached New Zealand via slave labour factories in Asia. Audio
The hidden cost of our PPE gear - slave labour
As a second Covid wave hits the country we are gearing up - but some of that PPE gear including gloves and masks could have reached New Zealand via slave labour factories in Asia.
AudioLoading Docs 2020: One Year On
One man’s story, one year on. Guled Mire challenges New Zealand’s response to the Christchurch mosque attacks. Video
Sentencing: Christchurch Mosque Attacks - Seeking Closure with Sentencing
With the sentencing of the gunman due to start in Christchurch, Widows of Shuhada's writer and producer, Lana Hart, catches up with some of the widows. Audio
Sentencing: Christchurch Mosque Attacks - Seeking Closure with Sentencing
With the sentencing of the gunman due to start in Christchurch, Widows of Shuhada's writer and producer, Lana Hart, catches up with some of the widows.
AudioGunpoint threats for opening a school - family resettled in NZ
A family who received death threats for running a school in Colombia aimed at saving children from a life of crime have been told they can stay in New Zealand.
Auckland City Mission facing record increase in demand
Charities are continuing to experience a record demand for food parcels as households struggle to make ends meet.
The Red Cross is giving out $40,000 worth of food vouchers a day to foreigners… Audio
Alice Snedden's Bad News | Episode 1: Migrant Sex Workers
Sex work is decriminalised in New Zealand—unless you’re a migrant worker. In this episode, Alice visits a brothel for business and pleasure and asks why this discriminatory law hasn't been changed. Video
Increase in English Channel migrant crossings sparks inquiry
British MPs have launched an inquiry into the rising number of people trying to enter the UK using small cross-Channel boats.
Border exemptions for workers 'as scarce as winning lottery tickets'
A think tank wants the government to put border exemptions up for auction so companies can bid to bring in overseas executives and key workers. Audio
Privacy breaches at INZ: 'We open up our whole lives to them'
A couple fear a privacy breach at Immigration New Zealand show safeguards on personal information are not adequate.
Backpackers urge for visa extensions: 'Why would I want to leave?'
French backpacker Marine Baiguerra is among more than 13,000 people who have signed a petition seeking a six-month extension to Working Holiday Visas.
Backpacker wants working holiday visa extension
Some temporary migrants - backpackers - are more than happy to stay in New Zealand through the pandemic.
French backpacker Marine Baiguerra is among more than 13,000 people to have signed a petition… Audio
Plans underway for immigrant info hub in Auckland
Plans are underway for an information hub in Auckland to help immigrants stranded or jobless because of Covid-19.
A Queenstown centre set up in June to offer immigration and welfare support was… Audio
Newlyweds plea for Pacific bubble after 7 months separation
A newlywed couple are pleading for a Pacific bubble after being separated for seven months. Sabeel Khan is a New Zealand citizen but his wife is a Fijian citizen, making it difficult to be together… Audio
'We feel very isolated' - People trying to get to NZ left in limbo by flight freeze
Since our borders shut there have been more than 28,000 applications for a border exemption to enter the country, but only just over 2400 have arrived here.
