Russian graduate denied post-study work visa because of disability
INZ says he was likely to impose significant costs and demands on health system.
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Prisoner appeals deportation to Samoa
Esau Vailagilala has lived in New Zealand since 2009.
Post-study work visa holders locked out
As of March, there were 5685 post-study visa holders still overseas.
From high to low: Record migration plunge on full year of border closure
The first full year of closed borders is reflected in the latest migration numbers
Land of the big, rich crowd: 220 wealthy foreigners to arrive in NZ for investment, new jobs
Up to 220 individuals will be identified and invited to come into New Zealand.
Opinion: Time to show kindness to suffering migrant families
Opinion: 'Migrants have made this their home, often giving everything up to come here.'
Five wealthy investors granted border exemptions, then residency
An immigration advisor has questioned why hundreds of others must wait until borders open.
'Very unwell' staffer at NZ High Commission in India sparked oxygen plea
High Commission has apologised for the incorrect process is used to get an oxygen tank.
Migrant accepted for med school feels trapped by family's visa delays
Migrants are feeling lost with no indication of visa status in regards of work, study etc
Nachos not 'specialist' cooking: Chef faces NZ exit, eatery owner fumes
Nearly one in eight hospitality businesses are struggling to recruit skilled staff.
'Penalised for being too smart': No pathway to remain in NZ for girl genius
AUT University says student a good candidate for special immigration consideration.
Seasonal workers on hardship funds peaked amid harvest panic
RSE workers on government help peaked last year, just as horticultural hiring crunch hit.
Lawyer wants state investigation into case of arrested Chinese workers
A lawyer for Chinese nationals alleges they have been victims of human trafficking.
Illegal Chinese workers to leave NZ next month- calls to hold employer responsible
Advocate says employer should be penalised instead of the construction workers.
MIQ receiving about 100 complaints a week
Booking system under more pressure as waiting times stretch to 16 weeks.
Freeze on parent immigration category leaves elderly fearing deportation
Family visitors don't want to return to their crime and Covid-ridden homelands.
'Lost for words': Travel company 'devastated' by luxury cruise ship aborting NZ season
Ponant has decided to pull out from the planned New Zealand season.
'All I want is for my boy to have a normal life': Overstayer mum begs to remain in NZ
INZ says she is unlawfully in NZ and it may take action to deport her.
NZ-based doctor misses Kiwi Christmas after denied flight home
Dr Deborah Mills was not allowed to board her flight back to NZ due to her flight history.
Covid refugees? What legal experts say
Government likely to 'nip it in the bud', says one lawyer.
One new Covid case, Black Friday warning for shoppers
Seven cases today, including the six Pakistani cricketers announced yesterday.
'Government-managed scam': Immigration not refunding unprocessed visas
'They take the money, they put you in the queue, nothing happens, they [keep] the money.'
Govt quietly extends Covid-19 visa exemptions
Critical health workers are part of a group of foreigners that can be granted visas.
'Running out of money and hope': Plea for Govt to let temporary visa holders return
Those shut out say they could help with New Zealand's expected acute labour shortage.
Kara Kennedy: NZ's residency rules are unclear and lack consistency
OPINION: Is having a resident visa the same as being a permanent resident? It depends ...
Sex offenders among latest dumping of crims from Oz
The thirty men and one woman had been convicted of a range of serious criminal activities.
Overseas workers 'consigned to the rubbish heap' - adviser
Skilled migrants who aren't eligible for new temporary visas have been told to leave NZ.
Border staff testing plan revealed in new documents
500 out of 7000 border and isolation staff were tested the week before cluster emerged.
Covid 19 coronavirus: German crew who entered NZ unlawfully have flown home
The German crew left New Zealand on a flight yesterday.
Covid 19: German crew who entered NZ unlawfully have flown home
The German crew left New Zealand on a flight yesterday.
German sailors who entered NZ unlawfully will leave without yacht
Yacht carrying unlawful German nationals took locals by surprise.
'Blatant disregard': Three Germans detained in Bay of Islands after breaking Covid-19 border controls
Three German nationals blatantly disregarded NZ's border restrictions, officials said.
NZ bars manager for 86 new childcare workers
Childcare centre manager for 86 planned staff blocked by border closure.
Backpackers on STA Travel visas plead for jobs
Many backpackers who came to NZ on STA visas have unwittingly become overstayers.