EmploymentLiving wage estimate rises to $18.80Living wage campaigners say it now costs $18.80 an hour to feed two adults and two children in New Zealand.17 Feb 03:00 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Immigration good - up to a pointMigration is a big deal in the New Zealand economy, writes Brian Fallow. In such a small, open and mobile country changes in the net flow of permanent and long-term migrants are a major influence on the economic cycle.12 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomyMigrants boost our incomesEnticing more migrants into the country could dramatically increase the income of New Zealand, new research has found.09 Feb 10:38 PM
New ZealandWelcome, our newest KiwisAt a special Waitangi Day ceremony in Wellington yesterday, six families became new citizens. We talk to three of them on why they chose to become New Zealanders.06 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandOur day, our wayReporter Sarah Illingworth speaks to eight Kiwis from different backgrounds about what the Treaty and our national day mean to them.05 Feb 04:30 PM
Economy'Don't come home to mine' Kiwi miners toldNgapuhi working in Australia's mines are being told they won't be welcome if they come home to carry out controversial mineral exploration in Northland.02 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandNZ a dream home for migrants: pollNew Zealand is a dream migration destination for millions around the globe, and our population could rise by 134 per cent if everyone could choose to live where they wanted, a survey has found.31 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentAussies call NZ homeAustralian-born broadcaster Alison Mau won't get NZ citizenship for fear of breaking her mother's heart.25 Jan 07:14 PM
New ZealandImmigration adviser jailedA former immigration adviser sent to jail yesterday had already been disciplined seven times for behaviour including making a client his servant and offering to get another woman pregnant.22 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldAbbott rejects navy brutality claimTony Abbott has vowed turning asylum seekers' boats back to Indonesia, despite brutality claims and warnings of naval conflict.22 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldMP paints face in racist rantAn Italian MP has “blacked up” to deliver a staggering anti-immigration rant in the country’s parliament.16 Jan 10:25 PM
WorldProtesters send sanitary pads to Australian ministerAustralia’s Immigration Minister is receiving tampons and sanitary towels in his post box from protesters against alleged restrictions on sanitary products for refugees.09 Jan 01:08 AM
New ZealandFBI speaks out on Dotcom case"Megaupload knowing created and and facilitated the distribution of stolen property." The FBI does a tell-all interview on TV's 60 Minutes.06 Jan 10:04 PM
New ZealandSex offender stopped at borderA convicted German child sex offender tried to abscond to NZ but was returned by officials here to serve his sentence in Germany.27 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandOfficials bar almost 800 at borderNearly 800 people were prevented from entering New Zealand over the past year.25 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldAustralian boat arrivals slowedTurning the Coalition's best known three-word slogan into reality was always going to be a tough ask for the Abbott Government in Australia.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandEvidence against DotcomA detailed account of the evidence against Kim Dotcom has been released by the FBI to allow so-called victims of alleged piracy to claim against his seized fortune.20 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandCustoms won't front on 'brownie points'Customs has refused to answer questions about an email asking staff to send information on Kim Dotcom to the FBI in exchange for "brownie points".19 Dec 11:20 PM
TourismFewer kiwis drifting across the TasmanNew Zealand's inbound migration remained elevated in November as new migrants kept arriving and fewer locals drifted across the Tasman.19 Dec 10:38 PM
New ZealandCustoms quiet on 'brownie points' caseThe "secrets-for-brownie points" case has been escalated to Customs Minister Maurice Williamson - but he says it has nothing to do with him.18 Dec 03:36 AM
New Zealand'Brownie points' for leaked info to FBIA senior Customs official told colleagues in charge of highly personal information they could earn "brownie points"if they passed secrets to the FBI.17 Dec 01:28 AM
EconomyAkl house consents hit 5-year highAuckland house and apartment building is at a 5-year high, with nearly 5700 dwelling consents issued in the year to October.16 Dec 10:40 PM
New ZealandCensus 2013: Immigration at new highOur house prices are high, our wages are low - so why is the world coming home to New Zealand?14 Dec 09:45 PM
BusinessNZ migration service wins international awardNZ migration and corporate relocation specialist, Woburn International, has beaten rivals from 165 countries to be named the Cartus Global Destination Service Provider of 2013.06 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Time to open NZ migration doors widerEditorial: It has been a long wait for a clear measure of New Zealand's population. Now the census confirms it's 4.24m, it's time to think about how to increase that headcount.04 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandNew Kiwis add to our diversityOur latest batch of citizens are embracing the multicultural nature of the country they now call home.03 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandOz judge: Ban is anti-Kiwi, but okayAn Australian judge has held that Victoria's Transport Department is racially discriminating against New Zealand students - but has allowed it to continue.01 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandClimate change 'refugee' claim rejectedA Kiribati man's bid to become the world's first climate change refugee in New Zealand has been rejected for a third time.26 Nov 09:43 PM