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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
The 25 men are believed to be victims of a job visa scam.
'Cynical and devious behaviour': Migrant sentenced over false refugee claims
She charged workers up to $600 each to facilitate these applications.
Man jailed for role in $6m property scam to be deported
The elaborate scam involved forged documents, phoney invoices and took years to pull off.
Liam Dann: Why so many Kiwis are leaving for Australia and its stronger economy
OPINION: Kiwis are leaving at record rates, recalling NZ's great late 1970s brain drain.
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
Charity Valdez faces deportation after being refused an interim visa.
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?
'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
The change would come into force from May.
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
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
The man's deportation appeal failed on the facts but was allowed on humanitarian grounds.
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?
The study reveals the 10 most-searched-for visas across 193 countries.
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.