Couple sentenced for immigration fraud, exploiting Indian migrant workers
Vikram and Susheel Maadan also ordered to pay three migrants $91,000.
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Work visa scam victims offered job lifeline at Sudima hotels
Six Auckland properties involved have been slapped with insanitary building notices.
‘There are no checks’: How a simple visa change became an immigration nightmare
Hundreds of migrants around the country have been lured here on false pretences.
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Wacky visa system no joke, recruiter says, as sector describes bureaucratic torment.
More immigration visa scam victims found, fears for migrant workers' accommodation
A further 29 victims have been identified now, bringing the total to 144.
Nearly 200 firms probed in migrant visa scandal
Nearly 200 offshore migrants, linked to companies under investigation, told not to come.
Fiji’s Deputy PM calls on NZ Govt for visa-free travel
Biman Prasad says visa-free travel is the surest way to improve economic ties.
'We will die in the cold': Migrants in overcrowded house face eviction in the midst of 'exploitation' investigation
INZ has approved 265 Migrant Exploitation Protection Visas this year.
'Recipe for disaster': Migrants with suspicious visas told not to travel to NZ
Ten workers have been turned away from the border over the past two weeks.
'Living like animals': Stings carried out at six properties housing dozens of migrants
A major investigation underway into exploitation of Indian and Bangladeshi migrants.
Community safety meeting being held amid unease over Christchurch crime
Last month, seven Canterbury businesses were targeted in an overnight crime spree.
Editorial: Migrant exploitation woes shameful
EDITORIAL: The New Zealand dream? Sadly not for some migrants, to our great shame.
'Begging for food': Migrant workers claim they have been duped over jobs, Kiwi life
About 200 people are believed to have paid thousands for visas and job offers.
Convicted sex offender travels world for 17 years on false passport in brother’s name
The offending undermined New Zealand's immigration system worldwide, a judge says.
Unruly tourists deported from NZ cause new trouble in UK
The infamous family was deported after alleged shoplifting, dining-and-dashing, abuse.
Immigration: Thousands keen to sponsor parents but just 2 per cent to make it
The first ballot selection will be on August 8.
'What a joke': Two per cent chance of success as Parent Visa Category returns
INZ says it was planning a change in process for next month's ballot
‘Acrimonious’ breakup: Wife dobs in husband with bogus Fiji passport
He had already been deported but came back to NZ on fake papers and gained residency.
'Clear case of exploitation': Woman lambasted for role in migrant worker rort
The group of Papua New Guinea residents were brought to NZ to work but were hardly paid.
‘Inhumane and heartless’: Immigration NZ serves deportation order on father of two Kiwi children
INZ says it will give time for the dad to appeal his case to the Immigration Minister
Matthew Hooton: Dawn raids failure a new low
OPINION: First there was KiwiBuild, then the failure to stop dawn raids after an apology.
Visa investigation: Auckland construction company assisting INZ inquiry
Victims of visa scams urged to report and contact INZ immediately.
Visa scams leave South American migrants destitute, resorting to sex work
Immigration NZ says it is aware of the issue and is investigating the allegations.
SIS told to prioritise national security checks waiting more than nine months
SIS say it was not consulted on green list visas, which were launched last year.
Almost a third of arrivals denied entry into NZ hold Indian passports
Hundreds of Indian nationals have been denied entry upon arrival.
Booted out: Sri Lankan man with sex assault and counterfeiting convictions denied asylum
Offender argued he would be persecuted if he returned to Sri Lanka. But this was rejected.
‘Someone is taking this right from us’: Families broken as relatives denied visits to NZ
A 7-year-old wrote to immigration officials begging them to let her grandfather visit.
'All just a lie': Hundreds of Nepalese caught in alleged residency scam
INZ says there is an active investigation into Nepalese visa scam claims.
Auckland’s bus driver shortage almost halved
AT expects to return to operating reliable bus services by the end of September.
‘Sold a pipe dream’: Overstayers speak out amid calls for amnesty
Estimated 14,000 people live illegally in NZ, many victims of changing policy, misfortune.
Migrant numbers soar, despite net loss of NZ citizens
Migrant arrivals reached an all-time record in March.
NZ govt offers dawn raided Tongan overstayer a lifeline, promises better policies
An outcry followed when the man was arrested early in the morning.
'Unfair': Son unhappy his mum declined visa after she overstayed after having medical treatment
INZ says migrants should ensure they meet requirements before applying for a visa
‘We stand with you’: Pacific overstayers called to speak out
Dawn raid tactics trample on Immigration NZ's "special relationship" with the community.