Refugees And Migrants
'We're stuck': Frustration as stranded family endures life in a shed
A school principal says his students, locked out of the country by border closures, are trying their best to keep up with their schoolwork - despite living in a shed in South Africa.
Amnesty International calls for end to jailing asylum seekers
Amnesty International is calling on the government to end the imprisonment of Asylum seekers in New Zealand once and for all. It's concerned that privacy laws are being over-used by Immigration NZ and… Audio
Hundreds of Vanuatu workers still stuck in New Zealand
There are calls for the government to put more pressure on Vanuatu to repatriate its citizens with hundreds of seasonal visa holders stranded in New Zealand due to Covid-19.
Stranded visitors in Hawke's Bay a 'slow train wreck'
The Immigration Minister says the government is considering options to help foreign nationals relying on emergency help from Civil Defence.
It comes as Civil Defence Hawke's Bay is worried a "slow… Video, Audio
Government keeping options on table to aid stranded foreigners
More help for foreign nationals stuck in New Zealand because of Covid-19 is being considered by the government, says the immigration minister.
Spy tales: The asylum seekers who fled to New Zealand
Earlier this week, there were reports that a former Russian spy was in New Zealand. Whatever the truth of that case, others have fled here in the past to escape security agencies - or to make up…
Relatives of high-value workers among those let into New Zealand
Ten of the 200 high-value foreigners - such as the Avatar film crew - allowed entry into New Zealand during the border restrictions were relatives of the workers.
Making New Zealand Home - How to support refugees in the Canter
Each week at this time we've been meeting former refugees who have resettled here and now call New Zealand home. Today we decided to look behind the scenes and talk to one of the organisations that… Audio
Queenstown welfare hub sessions booked out in hours
With a second wave of redundancies expected in the coming weeks, there are high hopes the centre can help ease the stress for many across the district.
Govt messages for work visa holders contradictory
The immigration industry says contradictory messages from the Government over work visa holders are making a grim situation intolerable. The policy chair at the Association for Migration and… Audio
National 'deeply suspicious' of refugee Behrouz Boochani's visa
The National Party is surprised New Zealand immigration officials didn't consult their Australian counterparts before granting a visa to refugee author Behrouz Boochani.
Widows of Shuhada | Episode 8: The Closing Chapter
A year has passed since the massacre. The widows reflect on the gunman, making this podcast series, and starting a new chapter of their vastly different lives. Audio
Man who killed mum and toddler to be deported
A Fijian man who murdered his ex-girlfriend and her young daughter and buried them near an Auckland bus station has lost his battle against deportation.
Asians reluctant to seek help for mental health reach out during pandemic
A charity offering mental health support to Asians says a sharp rise in those seeking help shows a long-term plan is needed to help those in need.
Immigration NZ to send workers to Queenstown to help migrant workers and employers
Immigration NZ will send a team of staff to support migrant workers and employers in Queenstown as some prepare to lose the wage subsidy.
Struggling Asylum Seekers plea for equal refugee support: "Please treat us the same"
A family of Asylum Seekers say they're struggling to survive in New Zealand and they're pleading with the government to give them the same support as other refugees. Their calls are backed by the… Audio
Mt Eden cafe defends sign asking workers to only speak English
The manager of a well-known Auckland cafe is defending a sign which asks its workers to speak only English.
The sign sparked debate when it was posted on Twitter. But the Human Rights Commissions… Audio
Sa'ili Mālō | Episode 6: Taesega Elisala-Sidler
Taesega never thought about leaving Samoa, but in 1958 an aunty asked her to accompany her on the long sea voyage to New Zealand. Taesega didn’t have the money, so she borrowed £40 to pay her fare. Audio
Sa'ili Mālō | Episode 5: Fereni Pepe Ete QSM
Fereni Pepe Ete QSM established the first A’oga Amata at the EFKS church in Newtown in 1985, making a huge contribution to the preschool where the Samoan language was being taught. Audio
Sa'ili Mālō | Episode 4: Dr Ali’itasi Su’a Fuimaono Tavila
Dr. Ali’itasi Su’a Fuimaono Tavila grew up in Samoa but was only 14 years old when she moved to New Zealand in 1975, after winning a scholarship to attend a New Zealand school. Audio
