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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.
Barry Soper: Heads should roll over Immigration NZ's 'dawn raid' tactics
Opinion: There are surely more humanitarian ways of dealing with overstayers.
Govt taken advice on amnesty for overstayers, decision "quite soon"
It comes amid reports controversial dawn raids are still occurring despite Govt apology.
'They were terrified': Dawn raid tactics still happening in NZ
An investigation is under way after a Pasifika overstayer was detained.
Focus: Ministers respond to dawn raid tactics still happening
Acting PM Carmel Sepuloni and Immigration Minister Michael Wood respond to the situation of a Pasifika overstayer who was detained after a dawn raid in South Auckland last week. Video / Mark Mitchell
Russian engineer and his girlfriend avoid deportation from New Zealand
The couple faced deportation after they were struck with redundancy.
Recovery visa sold for more than $30,000 by unlicenced agents
Two accredited employers reported to Immigration New Zealand for 'selling' visas.
Mike Munro: You’d have to be mad as a cut snake to swallow David Seymour’s line
Witness this week the irrepressible David Seymour carrying on like a squawking galah.
Some Interislander sailings cancelled due to sickness, uptick in crew shortages
Interislander says illness and recruitment issues both affect crew availability.
The Prem Debate: Desperate Labour taps Nats' migration policy
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Tight job market eases as migration picks up
Job adverts have increased for a third-straight month
Liam Dann: Is this the biggest policy U-turn in NZ history?
New data shows we've rebounded to record levels of immigration.
'A long time coming': Kiwis in Australia react to big citizenship change
The removal of hurdles to citizenship for Kiwis in Australia is being celebrated.
Brain drain: Fears of exodus of Kiwis after Aussie citizenship change
PM Chris Hipkins says he is not expecting a mass exodus of Kiwis chasing higher wages.
Focus: PM Hipkins announces direct citizenship pathway for Kiwis in Australia
PM Chris Hipkins says the changes will make a "meaningful difference" to Kiwis and their families living in Australia. Video / Michael Nielson
'Uninspiring': Govt hits back at National's farming policy
Chris Luxon's policy overhauls many of Labour's rules on the environment and immigration.
Shoe fetishist who 'stalked', attacked three women loses appeal; says immigration status at risk
Li Yicheng was sentenced to community work but argued for discharge without conviction.
Lawyer tried to blackmail client’s ex-wife into divorce settlement
Lawyer threatened to make complaint to Immigration NZ to force client's ex into settling.