Man arrested on three rape charges, police launch probe into migrant trafficking
The man appeared in the Hastings District Court.
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The firm is under fire after migrants paid thousands for their visas but got no work.
Auckland restaurant owner arrested and charged with migrant exploitation
The arrest follows a four-month long investigation by Immigration NZ.
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A Givealittle page was set up to help baby Robin fight cancer.
Leaving home: Record net migration loss as Kiwis fly away
Overall net migration gains also hit another record high, at 118,900 arrivals.
'Vulnerable, frail, sick': Hospital worker stole $28k from dozens of patients' cards
The man spent the money on clothing and gadgets for himself.
‘Watch out’: Builder suspended for threatening clients
Things turned nasty when the couple asked for the deposit back when work wasn't completed.
'Shanty town' owner given three months to remove unconsented buildings
Indonesian overstayers have rented the makeshift sheds and a dilapidated caravan.
'I used to live in the caravan': New tenant in Auckland shantytown amid investigation
Migrant exploitation protection is not available for overstayers.
'Tarnished': How migrant exploitation cases are harming NZ's reputation overseas
The cost of living and crime are other turnoffs for skilled workers.
Boss 'blindsided': Migrants quit for jobs with better residency path under new rules
'We just have to roll with the punches and see what happens.'
'Criminal enterprise': Husband and wife 501 deportees conned banks into loaning $9m
The couple used the funds to develop a significant property portfolio.
What parties hope to offer Pasifika through their policies
The Pacific Election 2023 debate began with the issue of an amnesty for overstayers.
'Like living in the Antarctic' - Shantytown exploitation exposed in Auckland backyard
Auckland Council said the structures migrants had been living for years were unlikely safe
Immigration says chef declined visitor visa was at risk of overstaying
Department decides man is not considered a bona fide visitor
More support for exploited migrant workers as INZ ordered to strengthen checks
Checks made on just 4300 of 94,913 applicants and 800 of 28,000 accredited employers
NZ an attractive base for Viet drug syndicates, insider says
The ease for businesses to get accreditation and few checks on applicants cited.
Auckland restaurant group says three ex-chefs deported to Vietnam after INZ cannabis investigation
Vietnamese migrants being forced into growing the illegal plant to pay debt, INZ says.
National’s tech policy: Industry loves visa, esop moves - but also sees missing elements
The two core elements of National’s tech policy are a hit, but missing elements too.
Employers step up to help scammed migrants find work
Over 100 migrants scammed out of work have attended a full-day job-matching event.
Couple sentenced for immigration fraud, exploiting Indian migrant workers
Vikram and Susheel Maadan also ordered to pay three migrants $91,000.
Work visa scam victims offered job lifeline at Sudima hotels
Six Auckland properties involved have been slapped with insanitary building notices.
‘There are no checks’: How a simple visa change became an immigration nightmare
Hundreds of migrants around the country have been lured here on false pretences.
'Quiet hiring' and migrant backlog irritate recruiter, aircon sector
Wacky visa system no joke, recruiter says, as sector describes bureaucratic torment.
More immigration visa scam victims found, fears for migrant workers' accommodation
A further 29 victims have been identified now, bringing the total to 144.
Nearly 200 firms probed in migrant visa scandal
Nearly 200 offshore migrants, linked to companies under investigation, told not to come.
Fiji’s Deputy PM calls on NZ Govt for visa-free travel
Biman Prasad says visa-free travel is the surest way to improve economic ties.
'We will die in the cold': Migrants in overcrowded house face eviction in the midst of 'exploitation' investigation
INZ has approved 265 Migrant Exploitation Protection Visas this year.
'Recipe for disaster': Migrants with suspicious visas told not to travel to NZ
Ten workers have been turned away from the border over the past two weeks.
'Living like animals': Stings carried out at six properties housing dozens of migrants
A major investigation underway into exploitation of Indian and Bangladeshi migrants.
Community safety meeting being held amid unease over Christchurch crime
Last month, seven Canterbury businesses were targeted in an overnight crime spree.
Editorial: Migrant exploitation woes shameful
EDITORIAL: The New Zealand dream? Sadly not for some migrants, to our great shame.
'Begging for food': Migrant workers claim they have been duped over jobs, Kiwi life
About 200 people are believed to have paid thousands for visas and job offers.
Convicted sex offender travels world for 17 years on false passport in brother’s name
The offending undermined New Zealand's immigration system worldwide, a judge says.