New report: Time to rebalance RSE visa scheme
Rising numbers of temporary migrants haven't boosted horticulture's productivity.
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The new New Zealanders: Time to review migration policy - new report
A comprehensive report on NZ's productivity weakness suggests big changes are needed.
Nachos not 'specialist' cooking: Chef faces NZ exit, eatery owner fumes
Nearly one in eight hospitality businesses are struggling to recruit skilled staff.
'Penalised for being too smart': No pathway to remain in NZ for girl genius
AUT University says student a good candidate for special immigration consideration.
Seasonal workers on hardship funds peaked amid harvest panic
RSE workers on government help peaked last year, just as horticultural hiring crunch hit.
NZ records first non-citizen migrant loss since 1970s
Annual net migration figure has plunged as Covid-19 restrictions bite.
Killer to be deported on release despite 17 years in New Zealand
Esau Vailagilala will leave behind a twin brother when he is deported to Samoa.
Six new Covid cases in MIQ, none in the community
More information about the latest border worker to catch the virus is expected.
Illegal Chinese worker fled custody on way to airport
A man escaped from police custody last night, hours before his controversial deportation.
Lawyer wants state investigation into case of arrested Chinese workers
A lawyer for Chinese nationals alleges they have been victims of human trafficking.
'Significant' changes for NZ refugee hopefuls
The changes aim to make it easier for those claiming refugee and protection status in NZ.
Karel Sroubek given date for deportation hearing
The convicted drug smuggler entered NZ 18 years ago under an assumed name.
Visa nightmare: Young sisters can't work, study after six years in NZ
Sisters fear they may have to leave NZ without parents due to mammoth visa delays.
Experts renew call for 'traffic light' MIQ system based on risk
A transtasman bubble could open up MIQ capacity by about 40 per cent to riskier nations.
Chinese workers facing deportation put in 'precarious situation'
Law-breaking employers should be the focus rather than workers, advocacy group says.
Stranded Kiwi seafarers frustrated with new Pacific visa & MIQ spots
Alan Pearman has been stuck in Aus oilfields unable to see his wife after a serious crash.
Aunt battles to adopt kids living in poverty overseas but niece misses out
Hopes haven't faded for eldest sister who missed out when three siblings adopted.
Trump lashes out at Biden over Mexico border crisis
The US has seen a dramatic spike in the number of people crossing the Mexico border.
MIQ receiving about 100 complaints a week
Booking system under more pressure as waiting times stretch to 16 weeks.
Govt grants thousands of Covid MIQ fee waiver requests
Four in five travellers have been given free or reduced-price stays in quarantine hotels.
Kiwi support for Covid vaccination grows
Kiwis definitely planning to get vaccinated against Covid increase to 52 per cent.
Lower Hutt company fined $42k for unlawful wage deductions
The Labour Inspectorate said wage deductions must always be agreed to by the employee.
Boy's deportation by Australia a breach of rights, says Children's Commissioner
Australia not sticking to international obligations says concerned Becroft.
Border gates open for 'The Lion King': 126 'critical workers' granted exemptions for show
Immigration NZ has approved 126 Covid-19 border exemptions for the stage production.
Migrant mum desperate to bring kids over slams MIQ fee hike as 'inhumane'
From March 25, MIQ fees rise from $3100 to $5520, and $2990 for each additional adult.
Conman saved from deportation due to family circumstances
The Immigration and Protection Tribunal said it would be unduly harsh to deport him.
Immigration says lockdowns delayed visa processing
The oldest applications for residence visas date back to July 2019.
Migrant mum and kids 'desperate' after husband's sudden death, age 39
Sri Lankan mother says dream of a happy family life in NZ ended with husband's death.
Superyacht's captain calls out NZ Govt on visa decision delays
Delays left the superyacht 'circling in the Pacific low on food and fuel'.
Immigration NZ responds to confusion over temporary visa condition
Concerns of unfair treatment over usage of Covid-19 tracer app.
Freeze on parent immigration category leaves elderly fearing deportation
Family visitors don't want to return to their crime and Covid-ridden homelands.
Chefs, divers and a meteorologist among America's Cup 'critical workers'
Nutritionists, meteorologist, drone pilot got tick; only 19% of NZ businesses successful.
Afghan interpreter who volunteered with Kiwi troops: 'NZ is leaving me to face death'
Kiwi and US soldiers remember friendly face – but so does the Taliban.
MIQ fee increase: Migrant families 'shown no kindness'
A $2,000 increase is causing headaches for families ripped apart by Covid-19.