Refugees And Migrants
Health Ministry considering grieving UK family's case
A grieving UK family are hoping to be granted an exemption to sail their yacht to New Zealand so they can sell it and move home. The Jarman's application has previously been denied, but the Ministry… Video, Audio
Family whose son died on sailing trip appeal to government to enter NZ
A grieving family's appeal for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to show some kindness and let them sail to New Zealand after their son was fatally injured in Tahiti appears to have been heard. Eddie… Audio
Overseas workers told to leave too soon and unfairly - adviser
Overseas workers are being 'consigned to the rubbish heap' after the government left them with no option except returning home, according to an immigration adviser.
The Outliers | Episode 7: Simran Kaur
Simran Kaur is a Sikh community advocate who take us into the Takanini Sikh Temple. Video
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The Outliers | Episode 3: Abrzy
Abid Rahman is a Bangladeshi-born rapper living in Wellington. Video
Closed borders hide the conversation we need to have on immigration
The political narrative on immigration has flipped - with closed borders, the numbers have plummeted and the debate has dried up. But we have to talk about it at some stage. Audio
'Unethical' immigration refund process challenged
An embryologist who could not take up a job in New Zealand because of the border closure says it is unethical for authorities to keep hold of the immigration fees she and others have paid.
Creating NZ's First Asian Cabaret
A Singaporean New Zealander is working on this country's first Asian Cabaret. Voices finds out what that will look like. Produced by Liz Garton Audio
Election 2020: Immigration reset or a new normal?
NZ First says mass immigration should be consigned to the past, National wants to introduce a tech visa and Labour says there will be a new normal. RNZ looks at the immigration debate behind this… Audio
Alice Snedden's Bad News | Full Series
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Uncertainty for immigrants as visa extensions fail to materialise
Immigrants waiting for news on their visas expiring tomorrow have been told they can use a media release to show employers they are still eligible to work.
Many countries increasingly biased against migrants, poll finds
New Zealand is among exceptions but the world, especially South American countries, is becoming less tolerant of migrants, according to a new poll undertaken by Gallup.
Groundbreaking judgment may aid detainees in Australia - solicitor
A Syrian man who has spent the last six years locked up in Australian detention centres after his visa was revoked is free after a landmark legal ruling.
Stranded backpackers 'really just want to pitch in to help'
Backpackers in New Zealand who bought visas from companies connected with STA Travel are pleading with immigration officials to let them access the jobs they were promised. Audio
Ardern says NZ benefits from refugee community: 'We are the lucky ones'
A new group that aims to be a voice for the migrant and refugee community to engage with the government and other policy makers was launched last night.
More abuse fielded by Immigration NZ staff
Immigration New Zealand staff have been facing increasing abuse and threats from people in "desperate" situations.
Moria migrants and Greek islanders protest over new camp
Thousands of migrants and refugees left without shelter after a fire on the Greek island of Lesbos have been protesting against the construction of a replacement camp.
Border exception change comes into place
The government has loosened the criteria for overseas workers being allowed through the border.
Labour announces 10% of isolation beds to critical workers
The Labour leader, Jacinda Ardern, has today announced that one in 10 places at managed isolation facilities will be opened up to critical overseas workers if it is re-elected.
The announcement… Audio
Fruit, vege crops will waste without more seasonal workers - growers
Fruit and vegetable growers say visa extensions for temporary workers provide little to help the looming shortage of workers needed to pick crops come harvest time.
The government is allowing… Audio
