Crime‘Trapped’: Business owner bribed Immigration NZ employees, exploited migrantsMigrants weren't told they were working illegally until after they arrived from Samoa. 07 Apr 02:15 AM
CrimeMan travelled on fake passports between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three yearsThe passports contained his photo but the details of someone else.01 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandImmigration scam: Fake squash players from Pakistan caught applying for NZ visasThe group claimed to be playing in the 2025 New Zealand Open Junior Squash Championship.30 Mar 02:44 AM
Business20-year ruse uncovered as Bangladeshi couple found guilty of immigration and identity fraudThe real name and date of birth of the man behind the decades-long lie remain a mystery.24 Mar 12:35 AM
New Zealand‘I am dependent on her’: Man says deportation of his wife will kill himPiliki Talanoa, 65, is in poor health and relies on his wife to do even basic tasks.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandImmigration data reveals which countries are on the riseAlmost 40,000 people became citizens last year, a 67% increase in Pacific Islanders.11 Mar 06:53 PM
New ZealandAuckland family say they ‘can’t survive’ proposed deportation to TongaTina Veaila told the Herald her family 'can’t survive in Tonga'.06 Mar 07:42 AM
CrimeScammed out of life savings, drug-growing Vietnamese workers jailed and face deportationFive Vietnamese men were jailed, claiming they were duped into a visa scam.06 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland family pleads for compassion amid deportation crisisTina Veaila faces deportation with her New Zealand-born sons after her husband was deported to Tonga. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben DickensWatch06 Mar 07:00 AM
Crime‘Land of weed’: Man thought he was paying $45k for a job and visa ... now he’s behind barsThe Vietnamese man ended up in a cannabis growing op that used $300 of stolen power a day.03 Mar 06:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: Daman Kumar case shows it’s time to reconsider immigration lawOPINION: We need to protect the vulnerable, innocent and voiceless children.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMigrant workers in visa scam each paid $16k for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery jobs that did not existThe eight men arrived in New Zealand to find the jobs did not exist.23 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandHow a midwife escaped an African prison, crossed deserts and seas to find refuge in NZHe was accused of helping a female prisoner escape hospital moments after she gave birth.22 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Alarming numbers of young Kiwis leaving – will they ever come home?OPINION: Latest migration stats show concerning brain drain trends.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGreen MP accuses Peters of ‘explicitly xenophobic’ comments, calls for PM to step in'Silence is complicity, right?'19 Feb 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rules have exceptions – Daman Kumar should be oneOPINION: He was born here and has never visited India – yet Immigration NZ wants him gone.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFijian teen to be deported, separated from family over concern his health will burden NZ systemHis family is his only support for daily functioning. But they may not return with him.15 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand"Absolute disgrace": Outrage over New Zealand-born teen's looming deportationThe teen's lawyer says he's never seen a case like it in 28 years in immigration law. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch14 Feb 05:22 AM
New Zealand‘Absolute disgrace’: NZ-born teen’s looming deportation to India draws outrageDaman Kumar faces deportation to India despite his sister being allowed to remain in NZ.14 Feb 04:58 AM
New ZealandForeign buyer ban still a ‘barrier’, says lawyerImmigration lawyer says foreign buyer ban remains sticking point for investors.09 Feb 06:51 PM
New ZealandOverseas-born students driving roll growth in Rotorua'We're getting an even spread of New Zealand-born and overseas-born students.'06 Feb 04:08 PM
New ZealandWhy 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.'06 Feb 04:03 PM
PoliticsIsraeli news site corrects article labelled ‘fake news’ by Winston PetersThe story caught the attentions of an influential US Senator.02 Feb 09:11 PM
PoliticsNZ 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.01 Feb 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Luring digital nomads - I fled a shambolic Britain, NZ has lived up to its promiseOPINION: If Kiwis were not so modest, they would see the opportunity this presents.31 Jan 04:00 PM
Politics'Won’t happen again': NZ apologises for failing to consult Pacific countries on RSE changesMinister says there was a miscommunication between officials.29 Jan 04:00 PM
Travel newsImmigration scam tells visitors they're banned from NZThose with approved visas have received the letter demanding they stay away from NZ.28 Jan 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoanna Hall: Moving towards a smarter immigration systemOPINION: NZ needs an immigration system that can consistently provide the skills we need.26 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandImmigration border staff to strike on New Year’s EveIt will include about 100 union members not doing unpaid work, and taking breaks together.30 Dec 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessProLink calls in liquidator, 190 laid off a week before Christmas'This is just so sad, just before Christmas' - liquidator Pritesh Patel on ProLink NZ.17 Dec 08:41 PM
New Zealand'Significant under-reporting': Call for anti-slavery legislation in NZWoman trafficked as a child urges government action to support survivors in NZ.15 Dec 07:17 PM
New ZealandSkilled engineer devastated as son's autism quashes NZ residency bidCost of care for autistic boy highlighted in a letter from Immigration.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandControversial US commentator allowed into NZ by ministerHer visa was initially denied due to her exclusion from Australia.12 Dec 03:44 AM
New ZealandImmigration NZ staff sacked after ‘concerning’ chats discovered'No place for inappropriate communication', says INZ after staff are disciplined.11 Dec 02:49 AM