Refugees And Migrants
Heightened security at mosques as Ramadan begins
A former New Zealand Army Major is helping to boost security measures at mosques across the country, as Muslims prepare for the holiest month in their calendar. Audio
PM plans crackdown on who can settle in Australia
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, trailing in the polls ahead of next month's general election, today campaigned on the hot-button issue of immigration, promising to cut annual migrant numbers…
Christchurch terror attack: Special permanent visa for affected families open
From today, those who were present at either mosque during the attacks and their immediate families can apply for a New Zealand permanent resident visa. Audio
Four deported Indian students given NZ visas
Four Indian students who were deported in 2017 have been granted visas to return to New Zealand. The students were among a group who were kicked out after Immigration New Zealand discovered that their… Audio
Christchurch attacks: Special visa given to victims' families
A special visa category has been introduced for those who were directly affected by the Christchurch terrorist attacks. The Christchurch Response visa offers permanent residence to those who were at… Audio
Christchurch terror attack: Families offered option to stay permanently
People directly affected by the Christchurch terror attack can now apply to stay in New Zealand permanently.
Pathway to residency 'simply doesn't exist' - immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer Alastair McClymont says new visas are a victory for four of his clients - Indian students who were deported in 2017 - but there are about 150 others kept out in the cold. Video, Audio
Indian students granted new visas two years after deportation
Four Indian students who were kicked out of New Zealand because their immigration agents falsified documents, have been granted visas to return here. Manoj Narra told Lisa Owen it's a massive relief.
…Typhoid fever strikes Manus Island refugees
An outbreak of typhoid fever has struck refugees detained by Australia on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island.
Ukrainian owners of Auckland restaurant get 12-month reprieve
The Ukrainian owners of La Vista won't be forced to leave the country in July, after an intervention by the Associate Immigration Minister.
'You are us' concert raising money for mosque attack victims
Thousands of people are expected to attend a fundraising concert in Christchurch tonight to raise money for those affected by the mosque attacks. Reporter Logan Church joins us live from outside the… Video, Audio
Planned immigration crackdown too tough - employers
Employers and immigration lawyers are warning that a plan to make it harder for companies to exploit migrant workers is a step too far.
La Vista owners say 'life, future' in MP's hands
A petition to keep the Ukrainian owners of a popular Auckland restaurant in New Zealand hasn't got any traction with MPs.
Go, Went, Gone - the asylum seeker experience in Germany
Novelist, playwright and opera director, Jenny Erpenbeck is one of Europe's major literary voices. Born in East Berlin in 1967, she is the author of seven works of fiction, including The Book of Words… Audio
Visa applications ignored for months in attempt to meet targets
Immigration New Zealand is not allocating case officers to some visa applications for more than five months as it tries to meet new government targets on which residents it wants.
New NZ immigration targets slow visa processing
An immigration lawyer says visa processing times are being manipulated to engineer fewer approvals and meet Government residence targets. Immigration New Zealand says it is not allocating case… Audio
Man arrested after abusive tirade at Al Noor mosque
A 33-year-old man, accused of shouting Islamophobic comments and kicking and trying to damage memorial items along Deans Ave was arrested on Thursday night and will appear in the Christchurch district… Audio
New Zealand migration stories "More of Us"
"More of us " is a book of poetry by 46 refugees and migrants, from 29 countries who have traveled to our shores and now call Aotearoa 'home'. Lynn Freeman talks to the collection's lead editor… Audio
Flowers, messages begin to be cleared from Botanic Gardens
Work has begun on carefully removing the oldest flowers, pictures, toys and messages of love which were laid in front of the Botanic Gardens following the Christchurch terror attacks. Video, Audio
26,000 sign petition to keep Crusaders’ name
A petition by lifelong Crusaders' fan Shane Cannons to keep the Super Rugby team's name has garnered more than 26,000 signatures. He told our reporter Brooke Jenner why he's opposed to a name change. Audio
