Residency
'Dismantle it and start again': New Zealand's immigration muddle
Self-serving, messy, and directionless. With record numbers pouring into the country, our immigration policies are under the microscope – and they don't stand up to scrutiny. Audio
'Dismantle it and start again': New Zealand's immigration muddle
Self-serving, messy, and directionless. With record numbers pouring into the country, our immigration policies are under the microscope – and they don't stand up to scrutiny.
AudioImmigration in limbo - the people stuck in a residency nightmare
There's a queue for the queue - New Zealand's immigration process is a nightmare made worse by Covid-19 restrictions. We look at who's locked out, and why people we need are leaving the country Audio
Immigration in limbo - the people stuck in a residency nightmare
There's a queue for the queue - New Zealand's immigration process is a nightmare made worse by Covid-19 restrictions. We look at who's locked out, and why people we need are leaving the country
Audio'There can be no affront to China's national dignity'
A research poll has shown that negative views of China are continuing to grow in the U.S. Meanwhile, China's satisfaction with its government continues to grow. China correspondent Nathan van der… Audio
UK correspondent Hugo Gye
UK correspondent Hugo Gye joins Kathryn to talk about how the UK is moving more slowly than other European nations to lift Covid restrictions, even as it continues to record nearly 2000 new cases of… Audio
Trying To Get Home: Kylie Eastman in Chhattisgarh, India
Kylie Eastman and her family were visiting relatives in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh when it went into lockdown. They haven't been able to leave the house for three weeks, and are uncertain when… Audio
Calling Home: Rod Snowdon in Giessen, Germany
Professor Rod Snowdon was only meant to be heading to Germany for a short while when he first arrived in 1993, but circumstances changed, and over a quarter of a century later he remains based in… Audio
Recommendations for Mosque shooting victim donations due next month
Christchurch City Councillor Raf Manji is meeting with the community on behalf of the Christchurch Foundation to make recommendations about the best ways to disperse funds to the victims of the mosque… Audio
Mosque attack widow fears family will be forced to leave NZ
A woman who lost her husband in the March 15 mosque attacks says she doesn't know how she'll cope if her family has to return to Pakistan. Amna Ali says the prime minister promised her she'll be… Video, Audio
An Overstayer's Tale
In this episode of Voices; an Overstayer shares the heartbreaking story of how she came to be illegal in New Zealand. Her case illustrates the brutal reality of appealing for residency. Produced by… Audio
An Overstayer's Tale
In this episode of Voices; an Overstayer shares the heartbreaking story of how she came to be illegal in New Zealand. Her case illustrates the brutal reality of appealing for residency. Produced by…
AudioNew Pacific writers' residency in Wellington for 2019
Applications open for new Pacific writer residency in Wellington for 2019. Audio
Warning over 'corrupt' Indian visa agents
The government has been accused of turning a blind eye to recruiters offering students visas as a way of obtaining permanent residence.
Concern Pasifika families are trusting rogue advisors
A Tongan family has won a last-ditch appeal to stay in the country, after a community leader mucked up their residence application Audio
Many Pasifika families unfairly deported - immigration lawyer
An immigration lawyer says dozens of Pasifika families are unfairly deported each year after putting their trust in rogue advisers. Audio
Tongan family wins last-ditch residency appeal
A Tongan family has won a last-ditch appeal to stay in the country, after a community leader mucked up their residence application. Audio
Four weddings and a visa
A man given residency on the basis he was still married to his first wife, although he'd wed two others, can't stay in NZ despite remarrying his original spouse.
Residency issues for citizen's child
Immigration consultant David Cooper joins the Panel to discuss why a man who's a NZ citizen can't get residency for his whole family and whether there is anything the family can do. Audio
Struggle to secure NZ residency for Fijian workers
Three Fijian forestry workers who are also volunteer firefighters are struggling to gain residency despite having lived in New Zealand for 10 years. Audio