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Vanuatu loses visa-free access to United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has re-imposed its visa requirement on Vanuatu and four other nations.
‘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.
Migrant pensioner wins fight against MSD after it denies his superannuation by one day
The Indian migrant lodged his application for superannuation in February 2020.
Migration numbers show rate of net gain easing as more Kiwis leave
Latest figures show the net monthly gain fell again.
The Premium Debate: Visa changes have turned 'the clock back 70 years'
The topic of visa changes prompted debate among subscribers.
Travel data shows autumn tourism slowdown despite record migrant numbers
Kiwis fly back from holiday hotpsots, but fewer foreign tourists land in May.
Visa investigation: Auckland construction company assisting INZ inquiry
Victims of visa scams urged to report and contact INZ immediately.
Zoe Hunter: Changes to skilled migrant visas letting all sides down
Bosses are desperate for skilled workers.
'Put a stop to it': Tongan leader wants to end dawn raids
A review has called for a ban or restrictions on arresting overstayers in the early hours.
Deteriorating health: Young Fijian dad who has paid $100,000 for dialysis can stay in NZ
The 32-year-old was facing deportation.
Dutch government collapses after immigration dispute
Financial Times: Differences on asylum policy split PM Rutte’s coalition parties.
Kiwi feared for his life during ‘nightmare’ stay in Thai detention
‘Surviving hell’: Kiwi speaks out after finally arriving home.
'I can't describe the trauma': More migrant workers left jobless after paying for visas
Three Chinese workers are the latest migrants to pay for job visas, only to be fired.
'Rubber stamped': Immigration visa application lacked merit
The visa application had a 'high risk of decline' with 'little chance of success'.
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.
Immigration, Ukraine war drives luxury real estate demand
New Zealand's political stability and lifestyle are big draws for international buyers.
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.
Tight election race adds extra uncertainty to economic outlook
The BusinessNZ Economic Conditions Index remains subdued on high costs and falling demand.
'My fear came true': 25 migrants sharing one house 'illegally' fear evictions
Landlords are 'taking advantage' of desperate people, woman claims.
'Fear grips me': Ukrainian woman's plea to Govt after fleeing to NZ, losing husband
She fled to NZ after losing her home to Russian occupiers twice.
Kiwi who had twice-a-day meth habit avoids deportation from Aussie
Joel Toroa does not want to return to NZ. Everything he has and loves is in Australia.
Leeann Watson: Immigration alone can’t bridge NZ’s ‘employability gap’
OPINION: The education system is failing both Kiwi kids and companies, says Leeann Watson.
Migrant 'destitute' and living in garage after visa falls through
A Chinese man is among dozens of workers left jobless after paying thousands for visas.
Dileepa Fonseka: The immigration 'reset' just looks pointless
Opinion: Changes to the immigration system are causing more harm than good.
Almost a third of arrivals denied entry into NZ hold Indian passports
Hundreds of Indian nationals have been denied entry upon arrival.
Off the menu: Woman loses job in family's restaurant after feud over pay
She put $70k in her mum's bank account and claimed it was siphoned by brother-in-law.
Migrant workers pay thousands for visas, only to be left without jobs
Visa abuse has been noticed by multiple agencies, including Immigration New Zealand.
Thousands of Indian women have been abandoned by husbands working overseas
New York Times: 'The boys come, they enjoy, and leave with the dowry money.'
Migration still running hot as annual net gain tops 72,000
Annual gain tops pre-Covid record but lower monthly figure suggests no"super-cycle"
Subscriber views: Kiwis moving to Australia should beware 'rose-tinted glasses'
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