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.
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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'
OPINION: Subscribers have their say.
‘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.
NZ-born grandmother to be deported after stabbing man with 15cm kitchen knife
The woman had stopped taking her schizophrenia medication at the time of the offending.
Immigration running hot - can we handle 100,000 new Kiwis a year?
“This is a giant natural experiment," says Westpac's Michael Gordon.
Local Focus: City's first Latin Expo helps migrants 'break down the barriers'
'It’s an opportunity to connect with organisations that we didn’t know existed.'
'All just a lie': Hundreds of Nepalese caught in alleged residency scam
INZ says there is an active investigation into Nepalese visa scam claims.
18,000 skilled workers urgently needed for logistics sector
Thousands of immigrants are needed to fill the logistics space.
Richard Prebble: Why Labour's biggest U-turn will swamp NZ
Opinion: They will pay taxes, but need housing, health, education, and much more.
Auckland’s bus driver shortage almost halved
AT expects to return to operating reliable bus services by the end of September.
Gentrack shares soar as CEO takes swing at water reforms
Its CEO says NZ in great position to be be an IT exporter, tech hub - but needs people.
'On a knife-edge': Interest rate to rise, with prospect of more to come
The Budget was the "straw that broke the camel's back" for some economists.
Uncertainty around immigration looms large
Big questions remain over the impact immigration will have on the economy.
Second death in two weeks of migrant child in custody
The second death in custody of a child migrant from Latin America in two weeks.
Chinese entrepreneur runs out of options in bid to regain $500k lost in scam
Couple gave half a million to woman who promised to help them gain residency.
Family with autistic son denied residency
The 7-year-old requires education funding at the "very high needs" level.
‘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.
Opinion | I upped sticks and moved to Aussie - the grass isn't greener, so I came home
OPINION: Yes the work perks are better but what about missing your family?
NZ govt offers dawn raided Tongan overstayer a lifeline, promises better policies
An outcry followed when the man was arrested early in the morning.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to Kiwis moving to Aussie for better lives
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.
Woman accused in suitcase murders fights to keep name suppression
She appealed after the High Court declined her application in March.
'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
Dog slog: Couple reunited with pets after three-year, $65k import battle
Couple ecstatic that the fight to reunite their family is finally over.
'Love the lifestyle': $50K a year for 25-hour weeks - meet the Kiwis loving life in Aussie
Higher wages, better job incentives and a generous super scheme are major attractions.
Canny view: It’s tempting to cross the ditch, but do your research first
Attracting and retaining talent has always been an issue in NZ.