Refugees And Migrants
As tragedy strikes Channel migrants, similar journey has safe landing
On the same day 27 migrants drowned in the English Channel's frigid waters, another boatload had a safer outcome.
Legal victory for Afghans seeking refuge in NZ
A legal victory means a group of Afghans hiding from the Taliban could soon be able to come here.
The men and women helped the New Zealand defence force but were told their visa applications to help… Audio
Fathers and children spending another Christmas split by borders
Fathers separated from their children by border restrictions are calling for the Government not to forget them.
Split migrant families will spend another Christmas apart - and some are worried if… Audio
EU to widen Belarus sanctions as border crisis grows
The European Union is to step up sanctions against Belarus in response to an escalating migrant crisis on the border with Poland.
Standoff at Poland-Belarus border over migrants
A dramatic migrant standoff continues to unfold in freezing conditions at the Belarus-Poland border.
Thousands of Middle East and African migrants, including children, have moved from a camp in… Audio
Law group argues inconsistency in granting visas to Afghans
About a third of Afghans allowed to resettle here to escape the Taliban do not meet strict criteria imposed by Cabinet.
Confusion over granting of visas for those at risk from Taliban - lawyers
Lawyers say Afghans in New Zealand are confused why only some of the people at threat from the Taliban are being resettled here.
Immigration officials can bar entry to visa holders, court hears
Immigration officials have the right to refuse entry to people even if they hold a visa, the High Court has been told.
Lawyers say NZ must do more to save Afghan lives
Lawyers representing Afghans under threat from the Taliban say New Zealand must do more to save their lives.
The High Court in Wellington is hearing a challenge to Cabinet and Immigration decisions… Audio
New refugee sponsorship programme soon to be rolled out
Everyday New Zealanders will soon be given the chance play a bigger role helping new refugees settle in, thanks to a new Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship (CORS) scheme that will soon be… Audio
New refugee sponsorship programme soon to be rolled out
Everyday New Zealanders will soon be given the chance play a bigger role helping new refugees settle in, thanks to a new Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship (CORS) scheme that will soon be…
AudioKiwi's return to Afghanistan: 'It's just life and death'
In just a few weeks the situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated sharply as millions cope without desperately needed international aid, a Kiwi journalist says. Audio
Covid-19: Repatriation flight to the Cook Islands reunites families
The first repatriation flight from New Zealand to the Cook Islands has landed in Rarotonga.
Eighty-seven people departed Christchurch last night after pre-departure medical checks and arrived home in… Audio
'Screaming for justice': Migrant students who missed out on residence
People who missed out on one of the 165,000 residence visas are cursing their bad luck at not being on the right visa on the right day.
Act pushes for improvements to Immigration NZ productivity
Act leader David Seymour says the government should dump its immigration reset, after it announced a record number of residence visas.
Immigration lawyer on 2021 residency visa
The 2021 Residency Visa programme marks a major step to offer certainty to 165-thousand migrants living in the country.
But there are migrant categories - such as students and partners of students -… Audio
Covid-19: Federated Farmers welcomes 2021 Resident Visa
The rural advocacy group Federated Farmers is praising Immigration New Zealand's plans for a residency visa pathway for approximately 9,000 agricultural workers.
Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi… Audio
Restoring a link
After her first year of being in New Zealand, Somali former refugee Fatema Mohamed, now considers started a process that could help her restore a long-lost link. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
Restoring a link
After her first year of being in New Zealand, Somali former refugee Fatema Mohamed, now considers started a process that could help her restore a long-lost link. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
AudioAre Women's Rights Unravelling in Afghanistan?
Women's rights have come a long way in Afghanistan over the last 20 years.
Will the recent Taliban takeover unravel all that hard work - and worse. Audio
