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Drug-smuggling kickboxer Karel Sroubek denied parole
The Parole Board said Sroubek remains an undue risk.
New work visa rules: 30,000 bosses benefit in big shakeup
After almost 1000 submissions, the Govt has unveiled the changes to the system
NZ tightens border: Visitors to face tougher scrutiny
The new NZeTA requirements kick in from October 1.
'I've lost everything': Karel Sroubek embarrassed Govt, now he wants parole
The convicted drug smuggler claims his life would be in danger if he was deported.
Watch: Life on hold after the mosque attacks
About 25 women, made widows by the Christchurch mosque attacks, have no family in NZ.
Immigration adviser accused of duping client
IAA says it is acting swiftly due to the seriousness of the alleged breaches.
Immigration adviser left unlicensed wife to do his work
Tribunal says implausible that Chinese wife was merely an interpreter.
Immigration consultant farmed out work to unlicensed person
Tribunal chairman says a caution would not reflect seriousness of his conduct.
Convicted immigration adviser now faces sanctions for dishonesty
Maria Ortiz was convicted of being a party to exploitation of an unlawful employee.
'Doubly victimised': Battle with Immigration over domestic violence status
Perpetrators of domestic violence are ineligible to sponsor future foreign partners.
Tourists told to take 6000km gamble for visas
The tourists are faced with a "very expensive gamble" on their holiday.
Stuck in the queue for NZ: Why thousands of Indian visas are held up
Applicant told only cases of extreme emergency will be prioritised.
Family hit by 'heartless' deportation
Claims that a clerical error may be responsible for the deportation of his disabled wife.
Global custody battle after mother flees with son to NZ
Father frustrated NZ court will not enforce its own custody order, faces deportation.
Dotcom extradition: Supreme Court told of 'cut-and-paste' decision
Extradition case against Kim Dotcom and others reaches NZ's highest court.
No high-risk countries: Immigration NZ denies it is tougher for some to get NZ visitor visa
Agency claims it doesn't decline applicants based on country of origin or race.
Auckland construction firm boss faces deportation for immigration fraud
The Malaysian businessman's crimes 'strike at the heart of our immigration'.
Fake Waikato Hospital shrink loses appeal
The fake Waikato Hospital psychiatrist was also detained by US Homeland Security.
Iranian migrant's fight to get tourist visa for sister
Four in 10 visitor visa applications by Iranians declined in the last six months.
Teachers refused NZ residence due to low pay
Best of 2019: South African teaching couple refused NZ residence because pay is too low.
'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 psychiatrist says he was qualified for Waikato Hospital job
Mohamed Shakeel Siddiqui was arrested in July 2015 with the help of the FBI.
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.
More arrests in 'unruly tourists' roofing scam case
Two more arrests have been made in relation to roofing scam case.
Family faces split after Minister's refusal to grant residency
Lawyer says minister's decision to go against tribunal recommendation "odd and irregular".
Christchurch mosque shootings: Immigration priority for families of victims
Head of Immigration says agency doing all it can to support those affected.
Whangārei teacher's husband with MS allowed into NZ
Whangārei teacher gets apology and husband with MS now allowed into NZ
Teacher wants husband with MS allowed into NZ to be with family
'I think it's inhumane... They're treating him like he's a criminal.'
Human trafficking trial: Chefs 'sold a dream' by Auckland couple
Mohammed Atiqul Islam and Nafisa Ahmed have pleaded not guilty to charges.
Fireman fighting Nelson blaze faces 'unfair' deportation
Online petition pushing for man fighting Nelson blaze to be spared.
'Dysfunctional and unrealistic': lawyer slams entrepreneur visa rules
Immigration lawyer weighs in on the Shchetkova family being denied residency.
Rich businessman gets NZ residency, now guilty of fraud
Building industry boss tried to stop the Herald from revealing his crimes.
Thousands sign petition to keep Shchetkova family in NZ
The Shchetkova family have received support from MPs and the wider public.