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.
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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.
Bruce Cotterill: Time for NZ to get ready for post-Covid world
OPINION: The people will come again. And when they do, we had better be ready.
Shot and killed '501' - what he told his son before he died
"I love you so much." - Shot man's last word's to teenage son.
'No surprise': Visa granted for Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March's partner
The Green MP says he's not surprised the visa was given the all clear.
Immigration won't return to pre-Covid levels - minister
The Government's priority is to upskill New Zealanders, immigration minister says.
'Unfair' immigration policy keeping 1100 families separated but Government doesn't expect a quick fix
Neethu Johnly hasn't seen her young daughter for more than a year.
Denmark poised to block citizenship for Muslim migrants
"There are specific countries that we have had very bad experiences with," one MP says.
'Isn't fair': Uni professor 'essential' for top 100 ranking separated from family
Professor Oliveira says the Govt's visa preference for America's Cup workers is 'unfair'.
Visitor visas extended for two months as Government warns 'you are guests'
Visitors warned there might not be any more extensions.
Nurse in MIQ hotel reveals tiring conditions for workers
The nurse said she was one of those who were leaving due to overworking.
Hundreds of 'dependents' of America's Cup workers granted visas to NZ
'Priority at the border should be for returning Kiwis.'
Superyacht city: Who'll be watching America's Cup in style
Who'll be out watching the America's Cup on a superyacht and what will it cost?
Fiji deports university leader in blow to regional relations
Professor had vowed to root out corruption at the University of the South Pacific.
Fraudster and ex-fugitive loses battle against removal from Oz
Paul Bennett tried claiming his removal was a "disguised extradition".