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'Goodness' in post-Chch NZ affects Aussie campaign
Australian political commentators and academics say race and immigration have been largely missing from this month's election campaign as a consequence of the mosque attacks.
Philippines considers action against 4chan and 8chan
The Philippines is considering action on the Manila-based internet forums 4chan and 8chan, which were used by the accused mosque shooter to spread his manifesto and livestream the attacks.
Visa applications ignored for months in attempt to meet targets
Immigration New Zealand is not allocating case officers to some visa applications for more than five months as it tries to meet new government targets on which residents it wants.
Dealing with immigration 'takes the shine off' NZ
Businesses say they are missing out on staff and immigrants are facing long waits for news as delays to visa processing continue.
Immigration NZ let Karel Sroubek in after overstaying
The convicted drug smuggler was earmarked for deportation less than a year after he arrived in the country.
No 'third chance' for sex offender to stay in NZ
A deaf South African man who was given a second chance to stay in New Zealand after kidnapping a six-year-old girl went on to indecently assault a second victim.
Immigration NZ criticised for blaming visa delays on mosque shootings
Immigration New Zealand is being criticised for using the Christchurch mosque shootings as a "convenient excuse" for visa delays.
Mystery shoppers suggested to catch dishonest education agents
Education providers are being urged to use mystery shoppers at overseas education fairs to check whether their agents are duping students.
Restructuring and summer peaks blamed for visa delays
Immigration New Zealand says restructuring of its offices and the peak summer volumes of visas are to blame for frustrating delays being suffered by tourists, students and workers.
Former Uber driver set to be deported to India
A real estate agent who indecently assaulted a boy while working as an Uber driver has lost his battle against deportation to India.
International students sold false dream - immigration advisers
Unregulated marketing managers hired by New Zealand education institutes are using cut-throat recruitment practices to lure international students, some immigration advisers say.
Give special treatment for Kiwis in Aus immigration appeals - inquiry
New Zealanders would be given special treatment in Australian deportation appeals under recommendations from an inquiry set up by Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton.
Error made in rejecting man's asylum claim was 'harsh'
A Pakistani man has won the first stage of a battle over a sick note which derailed his claim to be facing death at the hands of the Taliban.
Immigration appeals: Surge in decisions overturned last year
Four out of every 10 appeals against Immigration New Zealand decisions have been upheld - leading immigration advisers to wonder if even more people may be missing out on residence because of flawed…
Temporary work visas need overhaul - farmers
Farmers say they face having to send skilled workers home in 18 months time because of how their jobs are measured by immigration officials.
Teacher fears life on solo parent benefit in immigration wait
A widowed teacher with an autistic son is among those pleading for an answer on whether their parents will be allowed to join them under a shelved immigration programme.
Sharp drop in skilled immigrants: 'Employers need these people'
After revelations that new resident numbers dropped significantly in the last financial year, the government has been accused of trying to make it harder to get residence visas. Audio
Exploiting migrants 'takes away all the integrity in the system'
Workers' representatives say rogue employers are finding new ways to deter New Zealanders from applying for jobs so that they can recruit and exploit immigrants instead.
Officer screamed 'no, no, no' as gunman fired semi-automatic rifle
The police watchdog has found two officers were justified in shooting at Rollie Heke, who fired at them in Waikato.
NZ man wins battle against deportation in Australia
A New Zealand-born man who has lived in Australia since he was a two-year-old has won a battle against deportation.
Auckland hospitals write off $53m in overseas patient treatment costs
Foreign patients have cost the three Auckland district health boards $53m in bad debts in the past five years.
NZ resident involved in people-smuggling to be deported
A Pakistani man involved in a people-smuggling operation in America, who gained residence in New Zealand, is the subject of a fraud investigation and is going to be deported.
Deportation of elderly woman to China overturned
An elderly woman who became a refugee after years of attacks by her husband in China faced deportation from New Zealand because she needed residential care.
Oxfam claims NZ among countries hit by tax-shifting drug companies
Global charity Oxfam claims four pharmaceutical corporations are not paying $21 million in New Zealand taxes every year by stashing their profits in overseas havens.
Man deported for not telling immigration about sperm donation
A 72-year-old man who failed to tell immigration officials he had fathered a baby by donating sperm has lost a battle against deportation.