Refugees And Migrants
New Zealand aid worker on UN's response to refugee crisis
NZ Red Cross worker Rosemarie North says the refugee summit needs to help those countries at the frontline of refugee arrivals. She speaks to us from aboard arescue vessel in the Mediteranean. Audio
Immigration Minister on fraud in Indian immigration system
150 Indian students facing deportation cannot blame their agents and advisors for fraudulent documentation, Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse says. Audio
Indian immigration agent still working despite involvement in fraud
An Indian immigration agent several students used to help get them into New Zealand is still working despite being proven to have used fraudulent documents. Video, Audio
Chris Clarke - World Summit for Refugees and Migrants
World Vision NZ CEO Chris Clarke talks to Wallace on the eve of the World Summit for Refugees and Migrants. New Zealand has been one of the most generous and supportive countries towards the Syrian… Audio
Labour calls for immigration system to be reviewed
The Labour Party is calling for a review of the immigration system follow fresh claims of human-trafficking. Audio
Labour calls for immigration system to be reviewed
The Labour Party is calling for a review of the country's immigration system following fresh claims of human-trafficking. Audio
Facebook used to recruit illegal migrant workers
A human trafficking scam that's been running for years is allegedly using Facebook to lure migrants into jobs paying less than $10 an hour in New Zealand.
Australia 'passing the buck' on Nauru - Labour
Australia is passing the buck by suggesting New Zealand should have separate talks with Nauru to resettle the refugees, the Labour Party says.
Undocumented migrant workers very vulnerable
AUT researcher Danae Anderson says it's difficult to measure compliance so it's hard to tell how big the problem it is. Audio
Growers group doubts abuse of migrant workers widespread
Kiwifruit growers say they tell their members to go straight to the Labour inspectorate with any breaches. They also say they educate the growers on their responsibilities. Audio
Another human trafficking case under investigation
A human trafficking scam that's carried on undetected for years is said to be using Facebook to lure migrants into jobs paying under 10 dollars an hour on New Zealand orchards. A union organiser… Audio
The Expats: Jude Day in Sabah, Malaysia
Jude Day lives in the small town of Menggatal in the state of Sabah, which is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. Audio, Gallery
Migrant workers scammed thousands for fake jobs
RNZ has uncovered evidence of migrant workers being scammed thousands of dollars by three unlicenced agents who've been investigated for years by Immigration New Zealand. Audio
Immigration adviser says evidence of fraud no surprise
A licenced immigration adviser, Zinnia Manchanda, says immigration fraud that is embroiling Indian students is not an isolated case. Audio
'My life, my dream, everything collapsed'
Pithani Dugraprasad is a newly married, 32-year-old pipefitter, who lives near Viskanapatnam on the east coast of India.
Payments made for NZ job offer letters
Eight welders from India who were keen to migrate to New Zealand came across Srinivas Chamakuri in Singapore in 2008.
Damage done by immigration fraud ring laid bare
An Indian pipefitter explains how he paid fraudulent immigration advisers $4600 to get a non-existent job in New Zealand. Immigration officials have been been aware of the three advisers for years but… Audio
Jury retires in Auckland people-trafficking trial
The jury in the case of a man accused of people-trafficking illegal Fijian workers and exploiting them has retired for the night.
Election fraudster investigated over job-selling
A former Labour Party candidate convicted of electoral fraud for registering ineligible voters is facing action for his part in an immigration job-selling scam.
Doctors charity helps deliver baby in international waters
A Nigerian woman fleeing Libya has given birth to a boy on board a rescue ship. The baby's nationality is now uncertain because he was born in international waters. We speak to a doctor aboard the… Audio
