Refugees And Migrants
50 people die in a truck while being smuggled into Texas
US President Joe Biden says fifty people dying in a truck in Texas shows the need to take down the multi-billion dollar criminal smuggling industry.
The migrants were trapped in the truck, with no… Audio
Texas truck found full of dead migrants
To the United States where at up to 50 migrants have been found dead inside a truck in San Antonio. It's one of the worst cases of people smuggling in the country's history. At least a dozen others-… Audio
Threads that bind - Kayan weavers 12 years on
On World Refugee Day, Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to the first family of Kayan refugees to ever arrive in Nelson, back in 2008. How has life changed for the family over the years? Audio
British government says Rwanda deportation plans unchanged
The British Home Secretary has insisted the government will not change its policy after a flight preparing to take asylum seekers to Rwanda was stopped by legal challenges - minutes before it was due… Audio
How Covid has changed our demography
Demographer Professor Paul Spoonley tells Kathryn Ryan Covid-19 has had a major impact upon life expectancy around the high-income world. New Zealand is one of only three countries to see life… Audio
Rwanda asylum flight from UK cancelled after legal action
A last-minute legal battle means the first flight taking asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda will not depart, the BBC has been told.
Taking flight with Takraw
Sepak Takraw has helped some former refugees tap into a taste of home despite challenges to keep the sport going in Auckland. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar Audio
'New threshold of suffering' - more than 100 million displaced by conflicts
The world has passed a grim milestone, marking a whole new threshold of suffering, with the number of people forced from their homes exceeding 100 million for the first time.
The figure includes… Audio
Midday News for 24 May 2022
The covid traffic light flashes orange.
A grim milestone of human suffering with more than 100 million people homeless due to conflicts. Audio
Govt's immigration decisions under fire
The government's immigration decisions amount to a white immigration policy, creating a two-tier system that will entrench inequities, the Green Party says.
Immigration adviser reacts to govt's high-skilled migrants reset
The government's fully opening the border from the end of July - meaning international students and tourists will be able to apply for visas to come in.
A Green List will attract migrants in 85… Video, Audio
New border re-opening details expected
Jacinda Ardern is expected tomorrow to bring forward the October border date. But future residents are being warned they may face a longer wait to settle permanently.
Migrants with HIV face uncertain future: 'I was infected here in NZ'
Some immigrants are applying for refugee status because they've tested positive for HIV in New Zealand and are worried the government will kick them out.
Immigration NZ ends practice of imprisoning asylum seekers
Immigration New Zealand is ending its practice of imprisoning asylum seekers, after an independent review labelled the practice "inhumane" and "contrary to New Zealand values".
Between 2015 and 2020… Audio
'Putting on hold your life': 30-month wait and still no visa
Immigration New Zealand is being blamed for restricting how many migrant workers, students and visitors can come into the country.
Law change to allow deportation of potential terrorists, refugees on the cards
The government may change the law so would-be terrorists and refugees who are serious offenders could be sent back to their home countries.
Support needed for refugees released by Australia
We check in on the plight of refugees being released by Australia after year's of unhumane treatement and detention. Audio
The Panel with Stephen Jacobi and Jo McCarroll (Part 2)
Panellists Stephen Jacobi and Jo McCarroll discuss a Barcelona America's Cup, how we choose which refugees to offer asylum, and foraging for wild weeds. Audio
LynnMall attacker was identified as capable of terrorism if travel plans thwarted
Security services briefings show the LynnMall attacker was highly likely to carry out a terrorist attack in New Zealand only if he was prevented from leaving the country.
Why now? Australia's u-turn on the NZ refugee resettlement deal
Nine years after it was first put on the table, Australia has finally accepted New Zealand's offer to resettle refugees from its detention centres. The Detail asks - why now? Audio
