Refugees And Migrants
Visa extension will only benefit some - immigration adviser
New Zealand's temporary workers have been given some breathing space to plan their next move, but it is a different story for those migrants stuck overseas.
To extend low skilled visas or not, recruit/train NZers
Kiwis first - or continue to support non-citizens already here. It's the debate raging over who should be prioritised when it comes to jobs. Amid mounting pressure, the government yesterday announced… Audio
Bosses scramble to fill jobs as visas set to expire en masse
Both big and small companies are scrambling to hang on to their workforces, with thousands of temporary resident visas set to expire - all at once.
Migrants hamstrung by visas, little financial support
There are hundreds of thousands of foreign national visa holders in the country at present, 22 thousand of whom are thought to be in serious hardship but are not eligible for social welfare. Audio
Couple stuck in New Zealand plan for 'worst-case scenario'
A couple stranded in New Zealand say a lack of clear decision-making about reopening Tonga's border has left them and thousands of others in limbo.
Rule-breaking in hotels blamed for surge in cases in Melbourne
For months Australia has felt optimistic about containing Covid-19, but a resurgence of the virus in Melbourne has put those efforts at a critical stage.
Victims, family members want to face mosque attacker
Victims and family of those injured and killed in the mosque terror attacks say they are determined to be in court for the killer's sentencing. Brenton Tarrant has pleaded guilty to 51 charges of… Audio
Man encouraged migrants to work illegally in NZ
An Auckland businessman has been fined and sentenced to six months' community detention for providing unlicensed immigration advice.
Mental health concerns for stranded seasonal workers
There are fears for the mental health of seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands stuck in Hawke's Bay because of the pandemic. More than 1500 workers are still in the region....and with little paid… Video, Audio
Dairy farming business fined after worker crushed by trailer
An Ashburton dairy farming company has been fined almost $300,000 for failing to ensure migrant workers understood health and safety risks.
From Nepal to Nelson
In this episode we meet a Nepali Bhutanese woman who came to Aotearoa as a refugee and decided to get behind the wheel and break all moulds. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar Audio
From Nepal to Nelson
In this episode we meet a Nepali Bhutanese woman who came to Aotearoa as a refugee and decided to get behind the wheel and break all moulds. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar
Audio'Tricky and vulnerable situation' - Visa applicants desperate for clarity
Families who were on the cusp of gaining residence when coronavirus struck are in despair that they may lose their immigration dream at the final hurdle.
Migrant stuck in limbo after Air NZ flights cancelled
A migrant who lost her job because of Covid-19 says attempts to return home have been thwarted by an inability to contact Air New Zealand to rebook her cancelled flights, or even get a refund. Irina… Audio
Report outlines distrust, claims of bullying, in refugee decision process
An independent review of the way decisions are made about refugees has found the relationship between some lawyers and officials has broken down, amid allegations of discrimination and bullying.
Equity for the win
In this episode of Voices, combatting challenges of social inclusion through football - we meet a team in Auckland that's switching things up for the win. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
Equity for the win
In this episode of Voices, combatting challenges of social inclusion through football - we meet a team in Auckland that's switching things up for the win. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
AudioWorld Refugee Day: 'I am indebted to help, because NZ helped me'
Opinion - Former refugee Merhawi Woldemichael settled in Wellington 12 years ago today - on World Refugee Day - and says that day was a bridge between different lives.
Border restrictions eased for sportspeople, critical workers
Participants in more than a dozen sporting events and workers in 60 infrastructure projects can now qualify to fly into New Zealand.
Queenstown residents 'exhausted, afraid and losing hope'
Queenstown social services are calling for government support, saying they're buckling under mounting pressure.
