Refugees And Migrants
Video: John Key on Morning Report
IN FOCUS: Prime Minister John Key talks to Guyon Espiner about the UK's shock withdrawal from the EU and the backlash against immigration. Video
McClay hints 2017 FTA with Europe likely
New Zealand is aiming to forge a free trade agreement with Europe, regardless of Britain's vote on leaving the EU, says Trade Minister Todd McClay. Audio
Barbaric conditions for those detained on Nauru, Manus
A psychologist says the Australian government is deliberately inflicting the worst trauma he has ever seen on asylum seekers on Nauru and Manus Island. Audio
UNHCR shows refugee numbers at their highest ever levels
The United Nation's refugee agency says the number of people displaced by conflict is at its highest ever level. Audio
Rebuilt refugee centre officially opened
The rebuilt Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre - which will house refugees when they first arrive in New Zealand - was opened by the Prime Minister in South Auckland this morning.
Focus on Politics for 17 June 2016
The numbers of refugees New Zealand will accept was boosted this week to one thousand people, to take effect from 2018 - the first increase in 30 years. The annual quota of 750 has not been raised… Audio
Diverse range of opinions on 'Kiwi values'
New Zealanders on the street have mixed views on defining Kiwi values - and whether refugees should be made to subscribe to them.
Opinion diverse on what constitutes Kiwi Values
Meanwhile the ACT Party leader is demanding refugees sign up to Kiwi values before being allowed into the country but what exactly are they? Audio
Scope to help more refugees - advocates
Advocates say there's plenty of scope to further increase the number of refugees accepted by New Zealand, but the Government has to step up and support them. Audio
President of Muslim Progressive Association Reem Sweid
Talks about Islam and homosexuality. Audio
ACT leader slammed for suggesting values pledge
ACT Party leader David Seymour's under fire for suggesting that refugees should sign up to our "values" if they want to come here, as they do in Australia. Audio
What exactly are 'New Zealand values'?
Act wants refugees to sign a "values statement" before they're allowed into the country. But what exactly are "New Zealand values"? The wits on Twitter know.
Refugees should have to 'accept Kiwi values'
The government is being told it should make refugees sign up to New Zealand values before they are allowed into the country. Audio
USA correspondent - Steve Almond
Steve Almond reports from the US on the Orlando shooting, and how Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson could be the rising US election 'spoiler'. Audio
Ticking time bombs in NZ economy?
Housing booms and dairy busts - what are the vulnerabilities in New Zealand's economy and what role has the government played in setting policy? Nine to Noon speaks to Kerry McDonald, former Chief… Audio
Govt looks to Canada for solutions on refugees
The Government says it is looking closely at the way Canada deals with its new refugees. Canada's model sees private individuals and community groups sponsor refugees and cover their costs for their… Audio
Little sets out case for raising refugee quota
The government's announcement it will lift New Zealand's refugee quota by two hundred and fifty a year to to 1000 annually has left the Opposition unimpressed. The Labour Leader Andrew Little said the… Audio
Immigration lock-up akin to preventive detention, academic says
A visiting Australian professor says detained New Zealanders across the Tasman are being held in the sort of preventive detention usually reserved for serial killers and rapists. Professor Patrick… Audio
Minister on raising the number of refugees NZ will resettle
Minister of Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse on raising the number of refugees New Zealand will resettle. Audio
Should refugees have to sign a "values statement"?
The government's being told it should make refugees sign up to New Zealand values before they allowed into the country. In two years the refugee quota will go up from 750 to a thousand; the first rise… Audio
