Refugees And Migrants
Women suffering in war torn countries - World Vision
A new report from World Vision has highlighted just how tough it is for women in countries riven by conflict - not just Ukraine, but Syria and Afghanistan. The Out in the Cold report looks at the… Audio
World needs to get to grips with climate refugees, and slash emissions already
A world leading expert on climate refugees says the world needs to come to grips with the issue to avoid chaos at countries' borders.
The Bahamas' Prime Minister Philip Davis told the COP27 UN… Audio
Older Chinese bear brunt of discrimination
Many older Chinese immigrants in Auckland report experiencing racial discrimination during the Covid-19 pandemic.
NYC mayor declares state of emergency amid migrant busing crisis
New York's mayor has declared a state of emergency in response to thousands of migrants bused to the city from the southern border of the US in a political dispute over border security.
Afghan rugby team - "The sport has always been there for us"
In this episode of Voices, Afghan rugby players Bilal Slaimankhel and Mohammed Safi speak to Kadambari Raghukumar on what the game has come to mean to them in recent years. Audio
Breaking the stigma - South Asians and mental health
In this episode of Voices, in the run up to Mental Health Awareness week we talk to South Asian mental health advocate about the gaps and challenges they see in the community. Produced by Kadambari… Audio
Henry Reese: the man on stage with Salman Rushdie when he was attacked
Writer Sir Salman Rushdie was stabbed numerous times in mid-August as he prepared to give a lecture in New York State on the subject of the United States as a safe haven for exiled writers. On stage… Audio, Gallery
Refugee sponsorship that started with a Facebook post
Businesses are among the 21 groups which will host refugees under the new community sponsorship scheme. The extended pilot will welcome 150 refugees over three years. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio
Abbas Nazari, from Tampa refugee to acclaimed author
Abbas Nazari authored the book After The Tampa from Afghanistan to New Zealand. Abbas is back in Auckland for the writers festival, Jim catches up with him. Audio
Escaping collapsing Kabul to Aotearoa
This week marks one year since Kabul was captured by the Taliban. Reza Hakimyar is a 25 year old software engineer in Wellington. He fled Afghanistan during the chaos and is now the founder and CEO of… Audio
Father-of-five who raped woman with two others to be deported
A man who took part in the gang rape of a woman in her own bed has lost a battle against deportation.
Manawatū student nominated for his work empowering young refugees
Manawatu student Ali Muhammad has been named amongst this year's Impact Awards nominees for creating opportunities to empower refugee youth. He talks to Jesse. Audio
In the Driver's Seat
A Canterbury refugee centre is starting up its own driving programme, taught in the native language of migrants.
It's another step towards breaking down some of the barriers to getting a drivers… Audio
"The goal is still the same" - Ali Mashal
After a two year hiatus recovering from an injury, Wellingtonian and former-refugee Ali Mashal is back to chasing his dream of professional boxing. Audio
09 Rachel Smalley | A patch in the Beqaa Valley
When covering the Syrian refugee crisis, Rachel Smalley translated overwhelming statistics of tragedy into stories of living, breathing people. Years later, Rachel still carries the grief of what she… Audio
'We need to change our immigration settings' - Aged care provider's plea
The government must fast-track residency for foreign aged care nurses to avoid further crisis in the sector, a provider says. Audio
Advocates honoured for efforts helping Afghans flee Taliban
Hundreds of Afghan evacuees have joined to thank the New Zealanders who helped them flee the Taliban.
Ellen Nelson, Chris Parsons and Martin Dransfield worked for months to get visas for more than… Audio
Woman used church standing to charge for immigration advice
The woman who charged visa applicants hundreds of dollars has been sentenced to supervision and community work.
Applicant numbers for residence visas exceed government forecasts
The number of migrants who have applied for residence under the one-off settlement visa has now surpassed 200,000 people.
Why are asylum seekers treated differently to other refugees?
About half of the 400 people who arrive in New Zealand as asylum seekers every year end up being accepted as refugees - but why are they treated differently to people arriving through the quota… Audio
