New ZealandImmigration NZ investigating allegations of migrant sex work in WellingtonConcerns were raised three times between July 2018 and January 2020.28 Apr 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The next massive economic experiment - opening our bordersImmigration is the unknown variable when economists try to forecast the next few years.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Systemic problems' at migrant women's charity Shakti, say former staffSeven women claim exploitative conditions and lack of accountability at the top.23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: How the Govt opened the transtasman bubble without raising riskA travel bubble freed up 1300 MIQ rooms - how the Govt closed the door on Covid risk.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandImmigration NZ apologises and refunds over covert residence policyINZ has apologised for cherry-picking highly-paid residence applications. Photo / 123RF22 Apr 11:50 PM
New ZealandMigrant accepted for med school feels trapped by family's visa delaysMigrants are feeling lost with no indication of visa status in regards of work, study etc21 Apr 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew report: Time to rebalance RSE visa schemeRising numbers of temporary migrants haven't boosted horticulture's productivity.20 Apr 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyThe new New Zealanders: Time to review migration policy - new reportA comprehensive report on NZ's productivity weakness suggests big changes are needed.20 Apr 05:05 AM
New ZealandNachos not 'specialist' cooking: Chef faces NZ exit, eatery owner fumesNearly one in eight hospitality businesses are struggling to recruit skilled staff.17 Apr 06:38 PM
New Zealand'Penalised for being too smart': No pathway to remain in NZ for girl geniusAUT University says student a good candidate for special immigration consideration.15 Apr 08:57 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentSeasonal workers on hardship funds peaked amid harvest panicRSE workers on government help peaked last year, just as horticultural hiring crunch hit.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ records first non-citizen migrant loss since 1970sAnnual net migration figure has plunged as Covid-19 restrictions bite.14 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandKiller to be deported on release despite 17 years in New ZealandEsau Vailagilala will leave behind a twin brother when he is deported to Samoa.10 Apr 09:44 PM
New ZealandSix new Covid cases in MIQ, none in the communityMore information about the latest border worker to catch the virus is expected.09 Apr 12:45 AM
New ZealandIllegal Chinese worker fled custody on way to airportA man escaped from police custody last night, hours before his controversial deportation.02 Apr 04:22 AM
New ZealandLawyer wants state investigation into case of arrested Chinese workersA lawyer for Chinese nationals alleges they have been victims of human trafficking.30 Mar 07:10 AM
New Zealand'Significant' changes for NZ refugee hopefulsThe changes aim to make it easier for those claiming refugee and protection status in NZ.29 Mar 03:08 AM
New ZealandKarel Sroubek given date for deportation hearingThe convicted drug smuggler entered NZ 18 years ago under an assumed name.28 Mar 02:27 AM
New ZealandVisa nightmare: Young sisters can't work, study after six years in NZSisters fear they may have to leave NZ without parents due to mammoth visa delays.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandExperts renew call for 'traffic light' MIQ system based on riskA transtasman bubble could open up MIQ capacity by about 40 per cent to riskier nations.25 Mar 09:05 PM
ConstructionChinese workers facing deportation put in 'precarious situation'Law-breaking employers should be the focus rather than workers, advocacy group says.24 Mar 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStranded Kiwi seafarers frustrated with new Pacific visa & MIQ spotsAlan Pearman has been stuck in Aus oilfields unable to see his wife after a serious crash.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAunt battles to adopt kids living in poverty overseas but niece misses outHopes haven't faded for eldest sister who missed out when three siblings adopted.22 Mar 04:00 AM
WorldTrump lashes out at Biden over Mexico border crisisThe US has seen a dramatic spike in the number of people crossing the Mexico border.22 Mar 12:59 AM
New ZealandMIQ receiving about 100 complaints a weekBooking system under more pressure as waiting times stretch to 16 weeks.21 Mar 05:01 PM
New ZealandGovt grants thousands of Covid MIQ fee waiver requestsFour in five travellers have been given free or reduced-price stays in quarantine hotels.20 Mar 01:23 AM
New ZealandKiwi support for Covid vaccination growsKiwis definitely planning to get vaccinated against Covid increase to 52 per cent.19 Mar 06:05 AM
EmploymentLower Hutt company fined $42k for unlawful wage deductionsThe Labour Inspectorate said wage deductions must always be agreed to by the employee.17 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandBoy's deportation by Australia a breach of rights, says Children's CommissionerAustralia not sticking to international obligations says concerned Becroft.16 Mar 07:15 PM
EntertainmentBorder gates open for 'The Lion King': 126 'critical workers' granted exemptions for showImmigration NZ has approved 126 Covid-19 border exemptions for the stage production.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMigrant mum desperate to bring kids over slams MIQ fee hike as 'inhumane'From March 25, MIQ fees rise from $3100 to $5520, and $2990 for each additional adult.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandConman saved from deportation due to family circumstancesThe Immigration and Protection Tribunal said it would be unduly harsh to deport him.14 Mar 12:36 AM
New ZealandImmigration says lockdowns delayed visa processingThe oldest applications for residence visas date back to July 2019.14 Mar 12:08 AM
New ZealandMigrant mum and kids 'desperate' after husband's sudden death, age 39Sri Lankan mother says dream of a happy family life in NZ ended with husband's death.13 Mar 07:14 PM
