Immigration data reveals which countries are on the rise
Almost 40,000 people became citizens last year, a 67% increase in Pacific Islanders.
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‘They came from nowhere’: Man attacked in ‘violent’ Auckland robbery days after moving to NZ
The man was punched in the face and chased with a baseball bat in the late-night attack.
‘Carnage’ expected as more countries adopt electronic travel checks
A new acronym, and possible new hassle, for some Kiwi travellers to be aware of.
Scammed out of life savings, drug-growing Vietnamese workers jailed and face deportation
Five Vietnamese men were jailed, claiming they were duped into a visa scam.
Auckland family pleads for compassion amid deportation crisis
Tina Veaila faces deportation with her New Zealand-born sons after her husband was deported to Tonga. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens
‘America is back’: Trump addresses Congress, saying tariffs will bring ‘disturbance’ to economy
It was his first address to Congress since returning to power
‘Land of weed’: Man thought he was paying $45k for a job and visa ... now he’s behind bars
The Vietnamese man ended up in a cannabis growing op that used $300 of stolen power a day.
‘We’ve had no one apply’: Teacher shortage hits region
The Bay could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025, according to projections.
Opinion: Daman Kumar case shows it’s time to reconsider immigration law
OPINION: We need to protect the vulnerable, innocent and voiceless children.
Migrant workers in visa scam each paid $16k for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery jobs that did not exist
The eight men arrived in New Zealand to find the jobs did not exist.
How a midwife escaped an African prison, crossed deserts and seas to find refuge in NZ
He was accused of helping a female prisoner escape hospital moments after she gave birth.
Editorial: Alarming numbers of young Kiwis leaving – will they ever come home?
OPINION: Latest migration stats show concerning brain drain trends.
Green MP accuses Peters of ‘explicitly xenophobic’ comments, calls for PM to step in
'Silence is complicity, right?'
Editorial: Rules have exceptions – Daman Kumar should be one
OPINION: He was born here and has never visited India – yet Immigration NZ wants him gone.
Losing our young people: New stats reveal age of Kiwis leaving the country
The new data show 47,100 Kiwis departed in 2024, the largest number ever recorded.
"Absolute disgrace": Outrage over New Zealand-born teen's looming deportation
The teen's lawyer says he's never seen a case like it in 28 years in immigration law. Video / Cameron Pitney
‘Absolute disgrace’: NZ-born teen’s looming deportation to India draws outrage
Daman Kumar faces deportation to India despite his sister being allowed to remain in NZ.
How NZ’s new ‘golden visa’ aims to attract wealthy investors
Investors need to stay 21 days for residency under the visa changes.
Foreign buyer ban still a ‘barrier’, says lawyer
Immigration lawyer says foreign buyer ban remains sticking point for investors.
Outrage after ‘voyeuristic, nauseating’ UK reality TV show retraces refugee journeys
The series opens with a participant calling for immigrants to be 'blown up'.
Govt to relax immigration settings to attract wealthy foreign investors who ‘don’t love’ renting
The PM argues Labour oversaw a declining level of investment.
‘I am not an oligarch’: Russian millionaire on coming to NZ
Alexandre Germanovich sits down with Kurt Bayer after a decade of being miscast.
Overseas-born students driving roll growth in Rotorua
'We're getting an even spread of New Zealand-born and overseas-born students.'
Why fast-growing schools are having to say 'No' to new students
'The ministry won’t give you more buildings if you have too many out-of-zone enrolments.'
‘We can’t leave tax off the table’ – Willis talks up business-friendly tax tweaks
Corporate tax rate cut and relief for investors in foreign firms up for consideration.
NZ opens doors to digital nomads amid tourism push
New Zealand joins 66 countries offering visas for digital nomads.
Opinion: Why Shane Reti’s demotion was inevitable in health reshuffle
OPINION: The ousted Health Minister has been dignified in exiting the role.
Israeli news site corrects article labelled ‘fake news’ by Winston Peters
The story caught the attentions of an influential US Senator.
‘Forced to marry a lesbian’: Bigamist denied refugee status in NZ
He says a politician threatened him with a pistol and coerced him into marrying a lesbian.
China, Mexico, Canada retaliate against sweeping US tariffs
Canadian and Mexican exports face a 25% tariff, with energy resources from Canada at 10%.
‘Hard to believe‘: White House slams Selena Gomez for criticising immigration policy
Gomez cried in a video on social media as she promised to help those facing deportation.
NZ embassy in US involved in clarifying Israeli article ‘unfairly affecting NZ’s reputation’
While the X post may be gone, the article remains live on the publisher's website.
Trump to impose Canada, Mexico, China tariffs this weekend
He plans 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on Chinese goods.
Opinion: Luring digital nomads - I fled a shambolic Britain, NZ has lived up to its promise
OPINION: If Kiwis were not so modest, they would see the opportunity this presents.