Refugees And Migrants
NGO urges swift repatriation of children with ISIS links
The humanitarian agency Save the Children is urging Western countries to swiftly repatriate the foreign women and children with links to ISIS fighters. Audio
Terror suspect would not be detained on arrival in NZ - Little
"Free subject to conditions" - that would be the security status of terror suspect Suhayra Aden in the community if she returns to New Zealand, according to a senior government minister.
It looks… Audio
NZ-bound superyacht for America's Cup blocked by Immigration
The largest superyacht destined for New Zealand in time for the America's Cup has been stopped by Immigration, which says there are too many crew on board.
It means New Zealand may miss out on up to… Video, Audio
Likely NZ woman accused of being in Islamic State will come here
It looks increasingly likely the New Zealand woman accused of being an Islamic State terrorist will end up back here with her two children, as negotiations continue about their fate.
The 25-year-old… Audio
Ethnic communities - the road ahead
In this episode, Kadambari Raghukumar talks to the Minister for Ethnic Communities, Priyanca Radhakrishnan, along with the Green and National party spokespeople for ethnic communities - Golriz… Audio
Covid-19: Elderly fear deportation to pandemic-hit countries
A 97-year-old woman is among those who fear they will be deported from New Zealand to countries ravaged by coronavirus.
Others are in their 70s and 80s and say they face a life of fear and isolation… Audio
Covid-19: How accessible is content in other languages?
Close, close plus, casual, casual plus - it has to be said the different categories for tracing people who might have been exposed to Covid-19 can all blur into one at times.
So spare a thought for… Audio
Migrant worker upset INZ's mistake cost him visa
A migrant worker who had his residence visa application incorrectly assessed is furious Immigration New Zealand's mistake will see him have to leave the country before the end of the year.
The… Audio
Olive's garden
Bringing her vast farming knowledge from Africa to West Auckand, Olive Minani's organic garden is a cause to go green with envy. Audio
'Superloans' payday lender opening causes trouble for central Wellington
The opening of a payday loan lender near a large social housing complex and refugee support services in Wellington has locals up in arms.
High cost lender Superloans opened at the edge of Cuba Street… Video, Audio
No special treatment for Green MP, Immigration says
Immigration New Zealand says there was no special treatment for Green MP Ricardo Menendez March, when it granted his partner a visa.
His partner was living in Mexico and was granted a six-month… Video, Audio
Lack of migrant workers a concern for aged care sector
The aged care sector is worried by government warnings that immigration will be restricted for some time. Audio
More NZ women & children in Syrian camp: radicalisation expert
An Australian radicalisation expert working with the families of women with links to ISIS says there are two, possibly three more women with dual Australian/New Zealand citizenship trying to return… Audio
Faafoi considering revamp of residence programme
The immigration minister, Kris Faafoi, is considering a revamp of New Zealand's largest residence programme.
Faafoi says a review of the skilled migrant category is a priority. He says no decision… Audio
Myanmar - a former child soldier looks back
As Myanmar continues to be under the grip of the latest coup, we look at the impact of military rule on the life of a former refugee who now lives in Wellington. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
Covid-19 heightens racism against Māori, Chinese - research
Māori and Chinese communities reported the highest rates of discrimination since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, new research shows.
Small groups of refugee families to be allowed into New Zealand
Refugees will soon resume arriving in New Zealand for the first time since the resettlement programme was frozen last year.
Covid19 Curveball for Central Interceptor’s Italian Crew
The specialist Italian workforce building Auckland’s 1.2 billion dollar Central Interceptor have met with unexpected hardships in the past year.
Liz Garton heads out to Mangere to meet some of the… Audio
Strong interest tipped for new UK visa for Hong Kong residents
About 300,000 people are expected to leave Hong Kong for Britain using a new visa route which opens on Sunday.
Some people 'may now be in NZ unlawfully'
Immigration New Zealand is apologising after sending emails mistakenly informing people their visas had been extended.