New ZealandVisa system frustrating for couples split by Covid-19Exemptions for partners from richer countries are creating a two-tier system, critics say.27 Nov 04:07 AM
New ZealandOne new Covid case, Black Friday warning for shoppersSeven cases today, including the six Pakistani cricketers announced yesterday.27 Nov 12:56 AM
TravelCheap and cheerful? Hostels brace for a 'lost summer'Operators face shortage of guests and staff as backpackers set to drop to below 4000.26 Nov 11:43 PM
PoliticsGovernment to let in 2000 fruit pickers from Pacific - but with living wage catchThe new border exceptions mean that few others will be granted before April next year.26 Nov 06:34 PM
New Zealand'Government-managed scam': Immigration not refunding unprocessed visas'They take the money, they put you in the queue, nothing happens, they [keep] the money.'23 Nov 06:38 AM
New ZealandNine new Covid cases today, all in managed isolationThe Defence Force cluster grew to six yesterday. Today there are nine new cases in MIQ.21 Nov 11:45 PM
New ZealandMan who forced staff into 'economic slavery' refused paroleMan forced paid staff as little as $6 an hour and confiscated passports.21 Nov 07:01 PM
PoliticsGovt's $16m to help desperate, jobless migrant workersEmergency benefits are expected to help 5800 migrant workers, at a cost of $16 million.20 Nov 03:10 AM
New ZealandGovt quietly extends Covid-19 visa exemptionsCritical health workers are part of a group of foreigners that can be granted visas.19 Nov 07:41 PM
New ZealandInterpreting Christchurch terrorist hearing: Not in my home countryOne person's encounter with humanity in Aotearoa in the aftermath of a terrorist attack.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchools in talks with Govt to get 150 foreign students and parents into NZFamilies would pay for their stay in quarantine hotels.17 Nov 07:16 AM
New ZealandTeen wins last-minute reprieve after being told she was in NZ illegallyThe 14yo only found out she was not a NZ resident when her mother made a passport inquiry.15 Nov 06:01 AM
New Zealand'Running out of money and hope': Plea for Govt to let temporary visa holders returnThose shut out say they could help with New Zealand's expected acute labour shortage.14 Nov 10:39 PM
EntertainmentJack Tame reveals what life is like in managed isolationThe broadcaster and Newstalk ZB host is back from the US and in MIQ.13 Nov 10:13 PM
New Zealand'Huge thanks to your PM': UK family whose son died at sea praise ArdernThe Jarman family have been stuck in French Polynesia since their son's death in April.13 Nov 05:40 AM
New ZealandJailed overstayers claim Covid refugee status in bid to remain in NZTheir immigration adviser say they are being held in prison without just cause.11 Nov 04:08 AM
New ZealandPM defends stretched isolation hotel voucher systemPM briefs media after her new Cabinet's second meeting today.09 Nov 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHistoric wave of returning Kiwis has just begun - here's where they're goingA survey of expats suggests Covid-19 may dramatically reshape the country's population.08 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionToni Truslove: Influx of skilled Kiwis a huge opportunityNew Zealand has dealt with an ongoing "brain drain" for decades. Covid is changing that.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo means no: Tinder rapist 'too dangerous' for paroleA woman raped by her Tinder date has spoken after he was deemed too dangerous for parole.07 Nov 07:00 PM
Employment'The Govt doesn't care': Food waste for grower who can't get pickersIt's picking season and those growing fruit and vegetables can't get the staff.07 Nov 05:23 AM
New ZealandTop NZ athlete stranded after immigration flip-flop over pandemic emergencyFearful wait in Dubai as Kiwi couple scramble to get entry voucher to fly to New Zealand.05 Nov 05:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Chris Hipkins 'confident but paranoid' about border control measuresSudima nurses might have been protected from Covid if protocol was to wear N95 masks.05 Nov 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAll you need to know about Kim Dotcom's judgment dayThe Supreme Court is poised to hand down its verdict on Dotcom and extradition to the US.03 Nov 01:36 AM
New ZealandHeartbreaking wait: Kiwi woman's fight to be reunited with dying dad'I still don't know if I will get there in time.'31 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldExpelled migrants repeatedly cross US-Mexico borderMigrants who enter the US illegally are often expelled within hours, only to try again.28 Oct 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKara Kennedy: NZ's residency rules are unclear and lack consistencyOPINION: Is having a resident visa the same as being a permanent resident? It depends ...28 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'My heart sank': Mosque attack victim after Minister rejects IPT recommendation to grant residencyInjured man not on police list of official mosque attack victims to qualify for residency.28 Oct 01:28 AM
Sport'On top of the world': Deported dad of AFL star watches Grand Final from Kiwi pubEx gang-member Shane Martin "couldn't be prouder" of his son after last night's win.24 Oct 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentLiam Dann: Classic hits of the NZ economy are back - why is no one dancing?In a crisis you have to use what ever tools you have available to survive.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial report: How did NZ's 'hero' port worker get Covid-19?He was NZ's 1530th reported case of Covid-19. He likely also saved us all a headache.22 Oct 07:17 PM
New ZealandCovering Covid's gaps: Experts warn serious health worker burden loomsHundreds of migrant health workers have entered NZ, but experts say it's no enough.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBubble breaks: 55 NZ passengers travelled to Melbourne, 25 to PerthVictoria authorised entry of New Zealand travellers, Acting Immigration Minister says.18 Oct 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessWhat business wants from the next government - and what it expectsResigned to a center- left Government, business groups still hope to influence policy.17 Oct 06:32 AM
