Immigration
What Kiwis in Australia have to say about why they crossed the ditch
More jobs and better pay mean 27,000 migrated from New Zealand to Australia.
'To grow roots where they land': Early Chinese refugees recall arduous journey to NZ
More than a dozen refugees who fled China in the 1930s and '40s gathered in Auckland to mark the 85th anniversary of their incredible journey to New Zealand.
NZ in talks on what data it will share with partners about criminals - including NZers
The discussions on what information NZ will exchange with international partners about criminals - include if its own citizens' data could be shared.
'Egregious' example of employee exploitation
The charges come after a worker complained he had been made to pay almost $17,000 for his job.
The Panel with Alan McElroy and Penny Ashton (Part 2)
Tonight on second half of The Panel, Mark Leishman and panellists Alan McElroy and Penny Ashton discuss the use of AI for property valuations, migration figures, and a new era for Rainbow's End. Audio
What's it like to go through that long-awaited NZ citizenship ceremony?
Finally getting to forging their futures on New Zealand soil is a long-awaited moment for so many would-be Kiwis at the citizenship ceremony. Ruwani Periera went to one to find out what that's like.
…Visa system outages created 'very stressful situation'
It came as people rushed to apply for visas before the hefty price increase kicked in on Tuesday.
Will Boy George be able to get into NZ for a tour?
The Culture Club singer's previous convictions will be weighed up by immigration authorities ahead of his upcoming New Zealand tour.
Immigration computers struggle ahead of fee hike
Immigration New Zealand experienced one of its busiest days on Monday with a flood of applications.
Spying, fake personas, broken rules - crackdown on MBIE investigators
Immigration investigators have broken the rules on using fake online profiles to spy on people's social media, and been ordered to shape up.
State's social media spying breaks the rules
Immigration investigators have broken the rules on using fake online profiles to spy on people's social media and been ordered to fix it. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Issues accessing immigration website ahead of visa price hike
RNZ received reports of the system being down for large periods of time since Sunday.
Migrants struggle to find work in softening labour market
Many migrants who arrived here during the immigration boom of recent years are now struggling to find work.
Putting the real-life stories of migrant workers on stage
550 migrants or their advocates laid complaints last month. It comes as less than 2000 overseas workers arrive. Meanwhile Immigration New Zealand reports they have revoked the accreditation of 500… Audio
What does falling migration mean for the economy?
Migrants are no longer 'papering over' the economy's cracks and those already here are struggling for work, commentators say.
Complaints against employers soar even as migrant numbers drop
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.
Visa fees and levies don't stack up - immigration adviser
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.
Germany tightens controls at all borders in immigration crackdown
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.
Residency for couple years after adviser forgot to apply for visa
Brazilians Newton Santos and Nubia Chiarelli had been fighting to get their case reviewed since 2021.
London's calling, but more New Zealanders aren't picking up
Young Kiwis are heading overseas in record numbers, but are finding that the traditional London OE looks different than it did for earlier generations Audio
