Immigration
Immigration want a police-led unit to counter people trafficking
A police-led unit is needed to counter people trafficking, combat transnational crime and support victims, Immigration New Zealand investigators say.
Three New Zealanders detained in US immigration detention
The Trump administration has been implementing a nationwide crackdown on migrants since taking office in January.
International abduction figures don't tell whole story - family law professor
Official figures only include numbers for children take to countries that have signed the Hague Convention.
'Serious concerns': Peters slams new visa rules
Two new pathways for skilled migrants will kick in from the middle of next year, ministers have announced. NZ First isn't happy. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 September 2025
In today's episode, The government is loosening work-to-residency visa settings, creating two pathways to residence for skilled migrants that will start next year, Six thousand doctors and dentists… Audio
'Overstayers not a problem': Migrant advocates slam NZ's proposed deportation laws
They say the tougher deportation laws put Pacific people at risk and are hypocritical. Audio
Govt unveils two new skilled migrant residency paths
In the last hour, the government's announced two new skilled migrant residency pathways. Joanna Hall from the Employers and Manufacturers Association spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Job seekers shocked by Trump's $170,000 visa fee
A new US$100k H-1B visa fee has shocked global workers, but one industry expert says New Zealanders are already finding other routes. Audio
Democratic politicians arrested at protests at ICE jail
About a dozen New York state and local elected officials were arrested during protests over conditions at an immigration prison.
Video of Destiny Church haka at UK anti-immigration protest spreads on social media
Members performed a haka and ripped up a Palestinian flag in the footage.
How immigration has evolved in Aotearoa
A new book details New Zealand's immigration policies between 1980 to 2020 - with input from fifteen former Immigration Ministers. Audio
'Unacceptable violence' as British police clash with anti-immigration protesters
The "Unite the Kingdom" march was attended by about 110,000 people, with nine arrests made so far and "many more" likely to follow, Metropolitan Police said.
Dad's desperate bid to find abducted child taken overseas
The boy was three years old when he was taken to China by his mother, who no longer has custody. Audio
'Because of the Jaz brothers': Stanford defends deportation changes
The law changes would have the ability to deport people for "simple immigration administrative mistakes", a lawyer claims. Audio
Deporting criminals set to get easier under law change
A planned law change will make it so criminals can be deported if they have been permanent residents for up to 20 years, up from the current 10 years.
Teen girl issued visa to live with suspected people-traffickers
Immigration officials had concerns, but could not block the visa.
Australia's plan to mass deport non-citizens to Nauru 'deeply concerning' - refugee advocates
A new deal paving the way for the potential resettlement of hundreds of non-citizens from Australia to Nauru is being criticised by refugee advocates. Audio
Clashes break out at anti-immigration rallies in Australia
A sign reading "white unity at every opportunity" was visible at the Sydney rally.
'Sensible': New visa for business investors tailor made for baby boomers
Those struggling to sell up their businesses have got a surprise boost with the changes announced today, experts say.
New visa for business investors launched
International investors could be given residence after 12 months if they buy an existing business and employ more staff.
