Refugees And Migrants
New Zealand's Filipino community celebrate Independence Day from afar
It's Independence Day in the Philippines and Becky Buada, from Banyuhay Aotearoa, explains how Filipino migrants celebrate it in New Zealand. Audio
Govt announces 'Parent Boost' visa for migrants' parents
The government's opening the doors for parents of migrants to come to the country for up to 10 years. David Barker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Some NZers adopted more than ten children from overseas
Government briefings show some New Zealanders have adopted more than 10 children each from overseas. Immigration reporter Gill Bonnett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt announces new 'Parent Boost' visa
Migrant communities are hailing a new visa which will allow parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to visit multiple times over a five-year period. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
Some undocumented children have no rights to work, study
Imagine growing up in New Zealand your whole life only to find at 18 that you have no right to work, study or even remain here. That's the reality facing a rising number of undocumented young people… Audio
Samoa elderly denied NZ citizenship entitlements - leader
A Pacific community leader says while many elderly Samoan individuals have been granted NZ citizenship, they are being turned down by work and income services. Audio
New series looks into Indian migration to NZ
The latest census data shows the Indian population is now the third-largest ethnic group in New Zealand, boosted by an early influx way back in the early 1900's. Lifestyle reporter Jogai Bhatt spoke… Audio
From New Zealand to Afghanistan, with Project 51
Today marks six years since the Christchurch mosque attacks. One couple's new documentary honours the lives lost - and the lives changed as a result. Audio
Red Cross refugee resettle team on the lookout for volunteers
Moving to a new country can be challenging at the best of times but imagine coming to a new home as a refugee. Audio
Concerns immigration policies eroding RSE workers' rights
Orchards are buzzing around the country with the last of the stonefruit picked and packed, and the wine grape harvest beginning. Monique Steele has the detail. Audio
"We need a solution soon" - diaspora on the conflict in DRC
Over 7000 people have been killed since January this year in the conflict that's ongoing in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kadambari Raghukumar talks about the impact of the war with Congolese with… Audio
At the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre, becoming a New Zealander
Every year, 1500 refugees get a crash course on life in Aotearoa.
For refugees coming to New Zealand, a refuge
Every year, 1500 refugees get a crash course on life in Aotearoa Audio
Refugees turn out for police recruitment drive
Refugees have turned out in force for a police recruitment drive. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
Aus Govt told it must act over issues with PALM labour scheme
There are grave concerns for the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility, or PALM, scheme, with numbers down dramatically and thousands claiming asylum. Audio
The business leader giving exploited migrants a second chance
Meet the Auckland businessman who's helping to pick up the pieces of Indian migrant exploitation. Audio
Pahiatua's Polish children return
The welcome mat is laid out for the return of Polish refugee children in Pahiatua, where their arrival 80 years ago has been wound into the fabric of the town's history. Audio
Govt to end Migrant Exploitation Visa extension
The Migrant Exploitation Visa was launched in 2021 to help people leave bad work situations quickly, and gave them the right to work somewhere else for six months and extend at the end of that period… Audio
Israel begins ground operation in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military has warned 27 villages in Southern Lebanon to evacuate. The warnings come as Israel launches what it says is "a limited ground operation" and "localized raids" in southern Lebanon… Audio
Diverse New Zealanders share their cost-cutting tips
What money-saving tips can we learn from some of New Zealand's diverse cultures ? In this cross over episode with RNZ’s Here Now, Katy Gosset joins a cooking class at the Canterbury Refugee… Audio
