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Auckland family say they ‘can’t survive’ proposed deportation to Tonga
Tina Veaila told the Herald her family 'can’t survive in Tonga'.

Scammed out of life savings, drug-growing Vietnamese workers jailed and face deportation
Five Vietnamese men were jailed, claiming they were duped into a visa scam.

Auckland family pleads for compassion amid deportation crisis
Tina Veaila faces deportation with her New Zealand-born sons after her husband was deported to Tonga. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens

‘Land of weed’: Man thought he was paying $45k for a job and visa ... now he’s behind bars
The Vietnamese man ended up in a cannabis growing op that used $300 of stolen power a day.

Opinion: Daman Kumar case shows it’s time to reconsider immigration law
OPINION: We need to protect the vulnerable, innocent and voiceless children.

Migrant workers in visa scam each paid $16k for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery jobs that did not exist
The eight men arrived in New Zealand to find the jobs did not exist.

How a midwife escaped an African prison, crossed deserts and seas to find refuge in NZ
He was accused of helping a female prisoner escape hospital moments after she gave birth.

Editorial: Alarming numbers of young Kiwis leaving – will they ever come home?
OPINION: Latest migration stats show concerning brain drain trends.

Green MP accuses Peters of ‘explicitly xenophobic’ comments, calls for PM to step in
'Silence is complicity, right?'

"Absolute disgrace": Outrage over New Zealand-born teen's looming deportation
The teen's lawyer says he's never seen a case like it in 28 years in immigration law. Video / Cameron Pitney

‘Absolute disgrace’: NZ-born teen’s looming deportation to India draws outrage
Daman Kumar faces deportation to India despite his sister being allowed to remain in NZ.

Foreign buyer ban still a ‘barrier’, says lawyer
Immigration lawyer says foreign buyer ban remains sticking point for investors.

Overseas-born students driving roll growth in Rotorua
'We're getting an even spread of New Zealand-born and overseas-born students.'

Why fast-growing schools are having to say 'No' to new students
'The ministry won’t give you more buildings if you have too many out-of-zone enrolments.'

Israeli news site corrects article labelled ‘fake news’ by Winston Peters
The story caught the attentions of an influential US Senator.

NZ embassy in US involved in clarifying Israeli article ‘unfairly affecting NZ’s reputation’
While the X post may be gone, the article remains live on the publisher's website.

Opinion: Luring digital nomads - I fled a shambolic Britain, NZ has lived up to its promise
OPINION: If Kiwis were not so modest, they would see the opportunity this presents.

'Won’t happen again': NZ apologises for failing to consult Pacific countries on RSE changes
Minister says there was a miscommunication between officials.

Immigration scam tells visitors they're banned from NZ
Those with approved visas have received the letter demanding they stay away from NZ.

Joanna Hall: Moving towards a smarter immigration system
OPINION: NZ needs an immigration system that can consistently provide the skills we need.

Immigration border staff to strike on New Year’s Eve
It will include about 100 union members not doing unpaid work, and taking breaks together.