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Students who study in NZ for 12 months or less need not complete full medical screening.
NZ's migration 'second wind' still blowing as numbers rise
Net migration continues to track above economist expectations, new numbers show.
Torture fears: China extradition quashed for murder accused
He's accused of killing a young woman. Why was his surrender to China stopped?
New refugees stranded without homes to live in
Newly-arrived refugees have been caught up in New Zealand's long wait for social housing.
Dotcom extradition: Supreme Court told of 'cut-and-paste' decision
Extradition case against Kim Dotcom and others reaches NZ's highest court.
Auckland construction firm boss faces deportation for immigration fraud
The Malaysian businessman's crimes 'strike at the heart of our immigration'.
Unwelcome visitors: Tourists from these countries find it tough to get a NZ visa
About 66 per cent from Iraq declined compared with only 5 per cent from China.
Unruly tourist admits trying to leave NZ on brother's passport
The man's lawyer says the British national can leave the country in three days.
James Shaw questions $25m spend to stop boat people
Shaw disagrees with Immigration Minister about credible risk of boat people coming to NZ.
Family fears being 'ripped apart' if pregnant mother of two is deported
Mother of two NZ-citizen children warned she could be taken into custody and deported.
Iranian migrant's fight to get tourist visa for sister
Four in 10 visitor visa applications by Iranians declined in the last six months.
Migrant is found hiding in car's glove box in a desperate attempt to sneak into Europe
Shocking attempt to illegally enter Europe scuttled by police.
Mind the gap: Society compared to that reflected on screen
People from a variety of origins need to be represented on New Zealand television.
Million Milestones: New levels of tolerance needed as NZ counts down to 5 million
The combined Asian, Pacific and Maori population will outnumber Europeans in Auckland.
Police raids as terror 'watchlist' pulled from social media
Police raids post-Christchurch are sparking concern after targeting choices.
Matthew Hooton: Denying a win to the terrorists
Christchurch Call doesn't trample on right to free speech.
Million milestones: Sex in NZ made world headlines when population hit 4m
It took 30 years for NZ's population to climb to four million in 2003.
1769 to today: A history of Islam in New Zealand
First recorded Muslims in NZ date back to visit of French ship 250 years ago.
NZ population nears 5m: What life was like in 1952
In a world without the internet or TV in 1952, radio was the only escape.
Million Milestone: Will a Chinese violinist be the five millionth Kiwi?
Chinese musician Hannah Fang has fallen in love with NZ and is applying to be a Kiwi.
Immigration changes could force closure of Queenstown businesses
Queenstown faces challenges over immigration changes.
Liam Dann: NZ leads world on immigration rate - and the debate
COMMENT: Govt has not delivered on promises to cut immigration - and that's a good thing.
'We might die from overwork': Auckland couple jailed for exploiting migrants
The couple were also two of a handful of people ever charged with human trafficking in NZ.
Fake news online a worry in Aussie poll
EDITORIAL: Social media is turning Australia into a political Wild West.
Immigration visa delay 'a nightmare' for same-sex couple seeking sanctuary in NZ
Officials are procrastinating about what city couple can live in, leaving them worried.
Aussie PM's tough refugee crackdown
Scott Morrison has announced a freeze on immigration if he wins the May 18 election.
Terror attack victims offered special permanent residency
From today, people present during the attacks and their families can apply for the visa
Popular restaurateurs allowed to stay in New Zealand
Reprieve for family after Associate Immigration Minister considers case.
Wannabe Kiwis waiting in limbo: Napier yachties forced 18,000km from NZ shores
A lengthy fight with Immigration NZ is taking the wind out of these yachties' sails.
Peranakans at a loss on how many of them there are in NZ
Community disappointed their ethnicity is not reflected in the Census.
10-month wait: Woman reunited with Canadian husband following immigration U-turn
Her partner was initially refused a work visa due to having multiple sclerosis.
'Our country is full': Trump takes swing at migrants
'There is indeed an emergency on our southern border' says the US commander-in-chief
Anzac backlash: Veterans angry at Muslim prayer plan
RSA moved Muslim prayer from dawn to civic service to placate angry veterans.