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![St John, migrant abuse and PNG landslide | Focus Morning Bulletin May 27, 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
St John, migrant abuse and PNG landslide | Focus Morning Bulletin May 27, 2024
St John urged to assess its call-taking process, elderly migrants tell of abuse by New Zealand children and Papua New Guinea considers foreign support.
![Speaker to address Green MP’s use of f-bomb in Parliament](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Speaker to address Green MP’s use of f-bomb in Parliament
There was stunned silence when Ricardo Menéndez March used the word during a debate.
!['We miss our families': Returning seasonal workers stranded for at least a month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'We miss our families': Returning seasonal workers stranded for at least a month
With the closure of Vanuatu Air, these men don't know when they will see their loved ones.
!['Similar to exploitation': Migrants in limbo after NZ employers’ accreditations revoked](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Similar to exploitation': Migrants in limbo after NZ employers’ accreditations revoked
The accreditation of 416 employers has been revoked, suspended or is under review.
![UK man ordered to leave NZ after raping woman he met on dating app](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
UK man ordered to leave NZ after raping woman he met on dating app
Once he's finished his sentence, he has three months to pack up and leave.
![Fist bumps and a ‘stoked’ minister: Inside the fast-tracking of a DJ’s passport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Fist bumps and a ‘stoked’ minister: Inside the fast-tracking of a DJ’s passport
One senior leader was bombarded with messages from her son's mates calling it 'gangster'.
![Net migration loss of NZ citizens tops 50,000 for first time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Net migration loss of NZ citizens tops 50,000 for first time
Latest migration numbers shatter previous record for departure of Kiwi citizens.
![Bangladeshi nationals stopped from boarding NZ-bound flight in Malaysia, believed to be victims of a job visa scam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Bangladeshi nationals stopped from boarding NZ-bound flight in Malaysia, believed to be victims of a job visa scam
The 25 men are believed to be victims of a job visa scam.
!['Cynical and devious behaviour': Migrant sentenced over false refugee claims](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Cynical and devious behaviour': Migrant sentenced over false refugee claims
She charged workers up to $600 each to facilitate these applications.
![Immigration changes to target ‘unsustainable’ migration](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Immigration changes to target ‘unsustainable’ migration
The Government is bringing in immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa.
!['Cruel and cold-hearted': Mum faces family split after INZ questions legitimacy of marriage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Cruel and cold-hearted': Mum faces family split after INZ questions legitimacy of marriage
Charity Valdez faces deportation after being refused an interim visa.
![Man skipped bail for alleged drug-dealing in Mongolia, allowed to stay in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Man skipped bail for alleged drug-dealing in Mongolia, allowed to stay in NZ
If he returned to Mongolia there was a likelihood he would be tortured.
!['Silver lining' of immigration: New house consents plummet, what might change that?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Silver lining' of immigration: New house consents plummet, what might change that?
'For every three people coming into New Zealand, we need a new house.' - Mike Blackburn.
![Secondary school teachers put on fast track to residency to address shortages](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Secondary school teachers put on fast track to residency to address shortages
The change would come into force from May.
![Kazakh travel blogger blocked at NZ border over visit intentions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Kazakh travel blogger blocked at NZ border over visit intentions
Alisher Yelikbayev was removed from a flight to Auckland after a late visa cancellation.
![Hundreds of international students affected by visa delays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Hundreds of international students affected by visa delays
Between October 1 and March 8, Immigration NZ received over 31k student visa applications.
![Convicted sex offender can stay in NZ for the sake of his grandkids](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Convicted sex offender can stay in NZ for the sake of his grandkids
The man's deportation appeal failed on the facts but was allowed on humanitarian grounds.
![Refugee flees cartel-connected abductor bent on revenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Refugee flees cartel-connected abductor bent on revenge
The man spent time in hiding before eventually moving to New Zealand.
![NZ has the 8th most-searched visa in the world. Where does Australia rank?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
NZ has the 8th most-searched visa in the world. Where does Australia rank?
The study reveals the 10 most-searched-for visas across 193 countries.
![Buildhub liquidation: 145 immigrants fired, company owes $2.2m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Buildhub liquidation: 145 immigrants fired, company owes $2.2m
In a cruel twist, the company blamed its own staff and media reports here and overseas.
![26 migrants who 'sold everything they owned' jobless after Buildhub liquidation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
26 migrants who 'sold everything they owned' jobless after Buildhub liquidation
Buildhub accuses staff of abusing immigration system and working for cash under the table.