Increase in new students puts strain on English language teachers
A spike in enrolments of new migrant children has surprised some schools.
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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.
Real GDP pain is being masked by migration gains - ASB
Per-capita GDP has fallen almost as sharply as it did in the Global Financial Crisis.
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.
Reserve Bank: Large current account deficit unlikely to cause major problems
Reserve Banks shares view on immigration and the fact we're living beyond our means.
Biggest number of Kiwis heading abroad in a decade - but migrants still coming
Data shows annual net migration rose again in the year to June, at an extra 86,800 people.
Migrant shipwreck: 41 dead according to survivors
The four remaining migrants survived using inner tubes.
Unruly tourists deported from NZ cause new trouble in UK
The infamous family was deported after alleged shoplifting, dining-and-dashing, abuse.
How concerned should we be about the exodus to Australia?
NZ's migration figures are steadily ticking up.
Immigration: Thousands keen to sponsor parents but just 2 per cent to make it
The first ballot selection will be on August 8.
Steve Braunias: Life and death in the Auckland shadows - a tragic end to the NZ dream
Steve Braunias on the tragic story of a meaningless death over a crazy misunderstanding.
Deputy PM, Rob Fyfe unveil new anti-slavery rule proposal
Rules would require companies to be "transparent" about supply chains.
'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
The Premium Debate: 'Mass exodus' of tradies leaving for Australia
Opinion: Our online premium subscribers have their say.
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.