Immigration

Many migrants who arrived here during the immigration boom of recent years are now struggling to find work.

Migrants are no longer 'papering over' the economy's cracks and those already here are struggling for work, commentators say.

The number of new migrant workers has plummeted to the lowest level since the border re-opened two years ago - but complaints against employers have soared to record levels.

Overseas tourists and students will be hit with a 'hidden tax' when they apply for visas and they risk being misled about the cost, according to an immigration adviser.

The controls within what is normally a wide area of free movement - the European Schengen zone - will start on 16 September and initially last for six months.

Brazilians Newton Santos and Nubia Chiarelli had been fighting to get their case reviewed since 2021.

Young Kiwis are heading overseas in record numbers, but are finding that the traditional London OE looks different than it did for earlier generations

The controversial figure made the suggestion on an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience.

It comes less than three years after it closed its last major offshore office.

The Human Rights Commission is calling for an enforceable framework for ethical recruitment, meaningful business checks, and stronger compliance action.

The Immigration Minister says longer term changes to the accredited employer work visa will be announced in December. Audio

The minister says it will address demand for workers for upcoming seasonal peaks.

Advisors worry raising visa processing fees by such significant amounts could deter migrants from seeking work in Aoteaora.

Applicants from Pacific countries will largely escape the steep increase.

More than 2300 claimed refugee status once they arrived in New Zealand in the 12 months to July.

Anti-immigration protesters "absolutely bent on violence" broke hotel windows and set bins on fire in northern England on Sunday.