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Immigration NZ U-turn on visa, disabled Russian wants apology for discrimination
Decision means Evgenii Liapin can work and remain with his wife in NZ.
One in four Asian students treated unfairly by teachers - study
Study breaks up "simplistic" label and closely examines experiences of Asian students.
Back up dawn raids apology with repeal of racist laws, say Pacific leaders
Postponement of formal apology event gives Govt time to consider meaningful action.
Sorry Richard Prebble, Dawn Raids apology for the people, not the Govt
Opinion: Expressions of regret enhance the mana for both deliverer and receiver.
Brian Fallow: A chance to have your say on immigration
As Kiwis have left, migrants made up the balance - but has NZ got the numbers right?
More charges filed over alleged unlawful migrant labour
Two employers are now before the courts after compliance operations in Auckland.
'Uncomfortable': Top cop has fishing boat called 'Dawn Raid'
For Superintendent Tony Hill, naming his boat 'Dawn Raid' took on a new significance.
Exporters call for Govt action on labour shortages
Perfect Storm: Exporters fear shipping disruption and labour shortages threaten growth.
Skilled migrants awaiting residency 'left to sink or swim'
More than 230 doctors and 900 nurses are among those stuck in residence limbo.
Liam Dann: The great worker shortage could solve itself - but no one wants that
OPINION: Worker shortages will get worse before they get better - what's the solution?
Meet the former refugees who kept Aotearoa going through a pandemic
A group of people kept the country going, delivering food, critical goods and services.
World's last Nazi hunter: NZ must open its files into suspected war criminals hiding here
"The passage of time in no way diminishes the guilt of the killers."
The embarrassing truth about refugees in New Zealand
OPINION: NZ accepts fewer refugees per capita than Australia, the US, Canada and the UK.
'Devastating': Worker shortage causes crisis - employers plead for help
Kiwi business owners say New Zealand's labour shortage has reached crisis point.
Overstayer to remain behind bars till deportation
The woman had arrived in New Zealand on May 13, 2019, on a three-month visitor visa
Editorial: Facing the past in seeking to do better
Editorial: Leaving the past behind is easiest for those who are not haunted by it.
Hope for Russian graduate with disability as INZ reconsiders visa decision
Evgenii Liapin gets work offer as social media manager for Kapiti firm Denim for Dogs.
Overseas businesswoman fined $110k over purchase of $9.4m properties
The land includes a Heritage New Zealand listed World War II gun emplacement.
'Mental anguish'- Call to extend work visa, too little, too late
Government has announced 'last minute' a visa extension for seasonal staff
'We're in crisis:' Hospo sector battling for workers
Hospitality business owners say the restriction of migrant workers has caused a crisis.
Working holiday visas extended, new MIQ spaces for specialist workers
Farming groups had called for more dairy farm workers to be allowed in.
Three South Auckland superettes fined $57,000 for migrant exploitation
Employer provided false information and took advantage of employees' vulnerability.
'I had to prove myself': NZ Indian policeman gets Queen's honours
A handful of Asian New Zealanders on the honours list this year.
Russian graduate denied post-study work visa because of disability
INZ says he was likely to impose significant costs and demands on health system.
Prisoner appeals deportation to Samoa
Esau Vailagilala has lived in New Zealand since 2009.
Changing face of NZ: One in four residents will be Asian by 2043
Stats NZ projections show the changing face of New Zealand.
'Biggest change in a generation' to migrant worker rules
From November, companies wanting to recruit migrant staff will have to be accredited.
Loneliness rising among new migrants in NZ
There's a jump in new migrants feeling lonely most or all of the time.
Kiwis work 'harder not smarter' as productivity growth falls
New Productivity Commission report shows NZ still struggling to lift economic efficiency.
Andrew Barnes: What Govt should demand of wealthy investors coming to NZ
Businessman Andrew Barnes on why we should expect more of wealthy investors coming to NZ.
Revealed: The new New Zealand - move over Boomer, the rise of the Millennial
New population stats show Kiwi demographic on the rise. What does it mean for our future?
MP Erica Stanford: I can't not scream from every rooftop
The blooming of National MP Erica Stanford.