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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
Buildhub accuses staff of abusing immigration system and working for cash under the table.
Immigration NZ warning of ‘too good to be true’ job offers
Social media apps like WhatsApp are making it easy for people to get pulled into scams.
Immigration NZ investigation finds no criminal wrongdoing by accredited company
Those issued with Migrant Exploitation Protection visas will not have them revoked.
Warning over third-party sites ripping off tourists buying electronic visas
Would-be visitors are being asked to pay 15 times more than the normal charge.
Nearly 200 employers stripped of right to hire migrants over visa scams
Immigration New Zealand is investigating a further 167 employers.
Auckland backyard shanty town ruled 'compliant' by council
Immigration NZ urging overstayer tenants to make contact to look for best way forward.
Auckland backyard shanty town ruled 'compliant' by council
The council was told the tenants will be moved from the property over the next fortnight.
How many people are kicked out of NZ each year?
A Vietnamese woman faced separation from her children if deported from NZ.
'Final pay, don't delay!' Sacked ELE workers to Deloitte receivers in Queen St protest
Receivers 'well aware many ex-ELE workers experiencing financial and mental hardship'.
Bigamy, abuse and 'human-trafficking': How a mother and son found 'sanctuary' in New Zealand
They weren't destined for New Zealand but once they landed, they instantly sought refuge.
‘I can finally be free’ - why an overstayer has decided to return home
It has been 13 years since Vijender saw his family in India.
Opinion: Like it or not, high immigration is here to stay
Financial Times: Western politicians who promise to curb migration are doomed to fail.
ELE collapse: Owner accuses clients of not paying, Filipino ex-workers sleep in cars
'I urge you to consider the consequences of withholding payment': ELE owner to clients
Seven times more Israelis than Palestinians have NZ visas approved
Exact number of visas dished out by Immigration NZ since start of conflict revealed.
'A Christmas to celebrate': 5yo migrant granted visa to attend school after Herald investigation
Ongoing visa issues have made NZ experience "painful and stressful" for migrant workers.
Man arrested on three rape charges, police launch probe into migrant trafficking
The man appeared in the Hastings District Court.
Auckland labour company accused of migrant exploitation
The firm is under fire after migrants paid thousands for their visas but got no work.
Auckland restaurant owner arrested and charged with migrant exploitation
The arrest follows a four-month long investigation by Immigration NZ.
Desperate mum pleads for help to fund baby's fight against cancer
A Givealittle page was set up to help baby Robin fight cancer.
Leaving home: Record net migration loss as Kiwis fly away
Overall net migration gains also hit another record high, at 118,900 arrivals.
'Vulnerable, frail, sick': Hospital worker stole $28k from dozens of patients' cards
The man spent the money on clothing and gadgets for himself.
‘Watch out’: Builder suspended for threatening clients
Things turned nasty when the couple asked for the deposit back when work wasn't completed.
'Shanty town' owner given three months to remove unconsented buildings
Indonesian overstayers have rented the makeshift sheds and a dilapidated caravan.
'I used to live in the caravan': New tenant in Auckland shantytown amid investigation
Migrant exploitation protection is not available for overstayers.
'Tarnished': How migrant exploitation cases are harming NZ's reputation overseas
The cost of living and crime are other turnoffs for skilled workers.
Boss 'blindsided': Migrants quit for jobs with better residency path under new rules
'We just have to roll with the punches and see what happens.'
'Criminal enterprise': Husband and wife 501 deportees conned banks into loaning $9m
The couple used the funds to develop a significant property portfolio.
What parties hope to offer Pasifika through their policies
The Pacific Election 2023 debate began with the issue of an amnesty for overstayers.
'Like living in the Antarctic' - Shantytown exploitation exposed in Auckland backyard
Auckland Council said the structures migrants had been living for years were unlikely safe
Immigration says chef declined visitor visa was at risk of overstaying
Department decides man is not considered a bona fide visitor
More support for exploited migrant workers as INZ ordered to strengthen checks
Checks made on just 4300 of 94,913 applicants and 800 of 28,000 accredited employers
NZ an attractive base for Viet drug syndicates, insider says
The ease for businesses to get accreditation and few checks on applicants cited.