New ZealandMigrants forced to ‘spill their guts’ to media for visa attention - Green PartyBrazilian couple still in limbo: 'You can’t live a normal life'.24 Jul 08:45 AM
New ZealandNepalese nationals targeted in new fake job offers for cash scamNepalese Consulate issues immigration scam warning on Facebook.21 Jul 06:58 AM
InvestmentMexican lawyer’s bid to join brother in NZ thrown out despite $3 million offerA $3 million promise was not enough for the man who dreamed of moving to NZ.16 Jul 03:17 AM
New Zealand‘Unprofessional’ Teams chat stand-downs a warning for others - lawyerEight staff at Immigration NZ have been stood down after a series of chats.16 Jul 12:35 AM
New ZealandImmigration NZ staffers placed on leave amid probe into 'inappropriate' workplace chatsA company-wide email last week advised staff an investigation was under way.15 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland aunt granted visa after decades-long deportation battleA family fighting to keep their aunt in New Zealand have been granted a reprieve.05 Jul 02:10 AM
New ZealandMigrant work visa changes ‘ruthless, insensitive’A group representing migrant workers describes changes to visa rules as 'heart-wrenching'.28 Jun 12:30 AM
New ZealandFamily heartbroken as beloved relatives set to be deportedAn Auckland family is heartbroken two beloved members of the family are being ordered to leave the country by Immigration NZ. Video / RNZWatch26 Jun 10:11 PM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Family to be deported by immigration after decades in NZLoasi Latu and her husband have lived in NZ for decades but have to leave by Friday.26 Jun 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Key points missing from migration debate; the meaning of 'equality'OPINION: 'For years, many people have used NZ as a way station.'13 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Another family caught up in ridiculous red tapeOPINION: Immigration NZ delivers 'a brilliant gem of bureaucratic lunacy'.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAirline fined for disobeying Immigration NZ orderMore than 170 infringement notices were issued between 2023 and 2024.05 Jun 03:11 AM
New Zealand'Five days changed everything': Kiwi-born baby left without passport or permanent visaIf baby Alisa Yussupov was born five days later, she'd be a Kiwi resident.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSt John, migrant abuse and PNG landslide | Focus Morning Bulletin May 27, 2024St John urged to assess its call-taking process, elderly migrants tell of abuse by New Zealand children and Papua New Guinea considers foreign support.Watch26 May 07:45 PM
PoliticsSpeaker to address Green MP’s use of f-bomb in ParliamentThere was stunned silence when Ricardo Menéndez March used the word during a debate.23 May 07:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We miss our families': Returning seasonal workers stranded for at least a monthWith the closure of Vanuatu Air, these men don't know when they will see their loved ones.16 May 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Similar to exploitation': Migrants in limbo after NZ employers’ accreditations revokedThe accreditation of 416 employers has been revoked, suspended or is under review.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandUK man ordered to leave NZ after raping woman he met on dating appOnce he's finished his sentence, he has three months to pack up and leave.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFist bumps and a ‘stoked’ minister: Inside the fast-tracking of a DJ’s passportOne senior leader was bombarded with messages from her son's mates calling it 'gangster'.14 May 02:54 AM
BusinessNet migration loss of NZ citizens tops 50,000 for first timeLatest migration numbers shatter previous record for departure of Kiwi citizens.14 May 12:36 AM
New ZealandBangladeshi nationals stopped from boarding NZ-bound flight in Malaysia, believed to be victims of a job visa scamThe 25 men are believed to be victims of a job visa scam.07 May 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Cynical and devious behaviour': Migrant sentenced over false refugee claimsShe charged workers up to $600 each to facilitate these applications.30 Apr 04:12 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for role in $6m property scam to be deportedThe elaborate scam involved forged documents, phoney invoices and took years to pull off.27 Apr 02:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why so many Kiwis are leaving for Australia and its stronger economyOPINION: Kiwis are leaving at record rates, recalling NZ's great late 1970s brain drain.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandImmigration changes to target ‘unsustainable’ migrationThe Government is bringing in immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa.07 Apr 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Cruel and cold-hearted': Mum faces family split after INZ questions legitimacy of marriageCharity Valdez faces deportation after being refused an interim visa.06 Apr 10:01 PM
New ZealandMan skipped bail for alleged drug-dealing in Mongolia, allowed to stay in NZIf he returned to Mongolia there was a likelihood he would be tortured.05 Apr 05:00 AM
Aged care'Silver lining' of immigration: New house consents plummet, what might change that?'For every three people coming into New Zealand, we need a new house.' - Mike Blackburn.03 Apr 10:12 PM
PoliticsSecondary school teachers put on fast track to residency to address shortagesThe change would come into force from May.02 Apr 10:54 PM
TravelKazakh travel blogger blocked at NZ border over visit intentionsAlisher Yelikbayev was removed from a flight to Auckland after a late visa cancellation.28 Mar 06:30 PM
New ZealandHundreds of international students affected by visa delaysBetween October 1 and March 8, Immigration NZ received over 31k student visa applications.19 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandConvicted sex offender can stay in NZ for the sake of his grandkidsThe man's deportation appeal failed on the facts but was allowed on humanitarian grounds.04 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandRefugee flees cartel-connected abductor bent on revengeThe man spent time in hiding before eventually moving to New Zealand.26 Feb 07:00 AM
TravelNZ has the 8th most-searched visa in the world. Where does Australia rank?The study reveals the 10 most-searched-for visas across 193 countries.25 Feb 08:56 PM
