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'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.

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.