Refugees
Second Nauru refugee set alight raises questions
As we have been reporting this morning, a second refugee on Nauru Island has set herself on fire. Audio
Future still unclear for asylum seekers and refugees
The Australian government says it could take several months to resolve the future of the refugees and asylum seekers detained on Manus Island. Audio
Manus court decision has Canberra scrambling for solution
The fate of 850 asylum seekers and refugees detained illegally on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island is uncertain after a PNG court struck a blow to Canberra's policy of sending its asylum seekers… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Our correspondent Seamus Kearney discusses the latest news from Europe, including Pope Francis' visit to the refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos. Audio
The refugee experience
A Colombian refugee, Daniel Gamboa Salazar, wants Kiwis to get to know the truth behind stereotypes. Daniel became a refugee when he fled Colombia with his mother as a child, and is now an aspiring… Video, Audio
Refugees protest their deportation to Turkey
A Pakistani man has threatened to hang himself on the Greek island of Lesbos as hundreds of refugees protest their deportation to Turkey. Audio
Amnesty fears for deported migrants
The first deportations of refugees from Greece have just taken place under a deal between the European Union and Turkey. Audio
Tension in Greece as Syrian refugees deported back to Turkey
Greece will start sending Syrian refugees and other migrants back across the Aegean Sea to Turkey today. Audio
UN refugee agency "deeply concerned" by migrant deal
The United Nations is deeply concerned about a tentative deal between the European Union and Turkey over the migrant crisis. Audio
European Union looks to stem migrant flow at summit
European Union leaders at an emergency summit are attempting to stem the flow of migrants into the continent ahead of an anticipated summer influx. Audio
Thousands of migrants stranded on Greece-Macedonia border
Up to fourteen thousand migrants are now stranded at the Greek-Macedonian border, with numbers rising by the day. Audio
Church says NZers should follow Canada's lead on refugees
The Anglican Church is asking the government follow the lead of countries like Canada and allow private organisations, including the church, to be able to sponsor refugees. Audio
Schoolgirl tells parliament of her escape from Myanmar
A schoolgirl has spoken at Parliament about how she and her family escaped Myanmar when she was six years old and found refuge in New Zealand. Audio
The best places for refugees in NZ
The mayor of Napier Bill Dalton can't understand why his region has been labeled unsafe for refugees. Audio
Turkey closes border to Syrian refugees
About 35,000 Syrian refugees have fled to Turkey's border in just two days amid an upsurge of fighting, but the Turks are refusing to open the crossing.
Male refugees banned from German pool
A German town has banned male asylum seekers from a public swimming pool after women complained of harassment.
Evacuation from Madaya
A five-year-old girl suffering the extreme effects of starvation has been evacuated from the Syrian town of Madaya but the fate of about 400 more who need urgent medical help remains unclear. Audio
People dying of starvation in Syria - UN security council
New Zealand is pleading a case on the world stage for 400 people fighting for their lives in Syria. Audio
More refugees, but no extra funding
A support agency for new refugees says it may have to cut services if the government doesn't respond to its request for extra funding for Syrian refugees.
Open your hearts to refugees, Wellingtonians urged
Syrians fleeing their country's civil war will arrive in Wellington next year, prompting an appeal for practical and emotional help. Audio
