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Hungary plans anti-migrant fence

Hungary has unveiled plans to build a fence along its border with Serbia as part of an anti-immigration drive, saying it "cannot afford to wait any longer" for the European Union to come up with a solution to the migration crisis.

Chinese tourism rise mixed impact

Transtasman relations matter more

Key had little choice but to put some distance between himself and Abbott's handling of the asylum-seeker payment row, writes John Armstrong.

Is it possible for asylum seekers to reach NZ by boat?

Psych reports blocked

Medical staff treating asylum seekers on Nauru were told to withhold details of psychological effects of living in detention from mental health reports, a psychiatrist claims.

Editorial: Pitiful refugee quota will no longer cut it

More than once, the Prime Minister has warned that, at some time, a boatload of desperate people will wash up on our shores.

'We didn't return for free healthcare'

Mother speaks out as Immigration NZ withhold permanent residency from sick child of NZ citizen.

Boat people ask for asylum

The asylum-seekers who were shipwrecked after attempting to reach New Zealand have apparently called on the Government to help.

Only one child can stay

A Kiwi's plan to return to New Zealand to raise his family is in limbo after Immigration New Zealand granted permanent residency to only one of his young sons.

Immigration peak to fuel house prices

The net flow of people coming to live in New Zealand will peak next month at nearly five times the long-term average - adding more fuel to the Auckland housing market.

NZ migration hits new record

Migration rose to a new annual record in April, as more students arrived from India and China and fewer locals left.

Devoy backs Peters on refugee numbers

A call from NZ First leader Winston Peters to increase the number of refugees who can settle here has been echoed by Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy.

Living hell of Nauru in inquiry spotlight

Yesterday, as the Senate began public hearings into conditions in the Australian-funded detention centre, those words seemed not too far from the truth.

Winston wants more refugees in NZ

The Northland MP, who is well known for his opposition to current immigration levels, believes New Zealand’s refugee quote should be increased by at least a third.

Chinese tourists avoid tours

Chinese tourists are now more likely to be 'free independent travellers' rather than organised into package tours.

Officer charged over $26K in bribes

A former border control officer and his associate have been charged with corruption and bribery.

Boat refugees tell of brutal struggles

Migrants stranded at sea for four months resorted to stabbing, hanging each other and throwing passengers overboard in a desperate struggle for the last remaining food.

Chinese tourism tipped to soar

If visitor numbers from China continue at current rates, we'll be earning more tourist dollars from the Chinese than the Australians.