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Applying for ship's crew visas en route 'not unusual'
NZ Cruise Association: Immigration authorities often processing while vessels are at sea.
Aucklanders not out of woods despite long-weekend relief
Chris Hipkins has given the green light for Aucklanders to go away for the long weekend.
Covid-19: Govt decision not to let in cruise ship slammed
NZ Cruise Association says decision tarnishes NZ as a cruise-friendly destination.
Day 19: Kiwi Grey's Anatomy star still in MIQ
"Day 19 of isolation and we are both still alive" Martin Henderson wrote on Instagram.
Immigration Minister on cruise ship entry being denied
Cruise ship denied entry to New Zealand Waters.
'This really is bad': Immigration NZ mistakenly emails out visa extensions
Immigration NZ sent emails mistakenly informing people their visas had been extended.
Editorial: More spreadable virus strain puts focus back on masks
EDITORIAL: Covid-19 has become better at spreading and one strain could be deadlier.
Kerre McIvor: Why I have no sympathy for the Wiggles
OPINION: Many Kiwis are stranded overseas, without jobs, visas or homes.
Church being investigated over alleged residency for cash scheme
Minister urges families to beware of residency scams as Auckland church is investigated.
Nine new Covid cases in managed isolation; a year since first test
Today is a year since first Covid-19 PCR test in NZ. Almost 1.5 million tests done since.
Covid-19: Daily saliva testing offered to border workers
Border workers can now get saliva tests, but it is not goodbye to the nasal swabs yet.
Immigration adviser ordered to pay $10k after giving bad advice
The adviser told his client she could combine two roles at two employers.
Biden to reverse Trump's harsh immigration policies
US President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on day one.
ACC pays compo for illegal worker's death
ACC has paid a settlement to the China-based widow of an illegal worker.
'All I want is for my boy to have a normal life': Overstayer mum begs to remain in NZ
INZ says she is unlawfully in NZ and it may take action to deport her.
Helpline heroes: When a crisis call lasts all night
They connect vulnerable migrants to life-changing support services.
31 new Covid cases in managed isolation; 19 cases linked to UK strain
Cases have averaged 10 a day since the last update on Thursday.
Foreigners responsible for $68.5m of hospital debt
Health minister says "it is the cost of being a compassionate country".
$2b worth of investor visas 'locked up in office in Wellington'
Only a handful of immigration officials are working on processing lucrative visas.
Nabbed: Man admits sex texts to escort, must leave NZ
Man ordered to leave NZ after immigration officials doubted relationship claims.
Iranian teenager granted refugee status
Boy would face mental and physical harm if he was forced to return, tribunal rules.
Corruption threat: Gang films police recruit taking drugs
Officers feared incriminating footage would be used by the gang as leverage for favours.
Editorial: Could we do more to protect ourselves against virus variant?
EDITORIAL: Are we in danger of forgetting our own early-response lessons?
Covid-19: 16 new cases in four days; Govt's plea to Kiwis
Of the 16 cases reported in the past four days, 15 are at the border, one is historical.
Gang founders deported: Australia sends brothers back to NZ
Two powerful bikie gang leaders are in custody and will be deported back to New Zealand.
Six new cases of Covid-19, all in managed isolation
The total number of active cases in NZ is 55 and total number of confirmed cases is 1760.
Concert promoter calls for luxury quarantine for overseas performers
Phil Sprey says it would be safe, benefit NZ and "how many times can you see Dave Dobbyn?"
NZ-based doctor misses Kiwi Christmas after denied flight home
Dr Deborah Mills was not allowed to board her flight back to NZ due to her flight history.
NZ door opening for 500 students a month?
Decision expected soon on next cohort of overseas students coming into NZ.
Editorial: Pandemic patience required for a while longer
EDITORIAL: Not being able to travel overseas has been hard, but our patience has paid off.
Tourism NZ boss: Where visitor recovery could go wrong
New Zealand will face intense competition for tourists post-Covid.
Covid-19 update: Three new cases, more info on Air NZ crew member
Ministry of Health announces today's Covid-19 figures.
'Now let's get the transtasman bubble': Kiwi airline exec's call to Ardern
"Australia represents a similar low risk to the Cook Islands," the NZ airline head says.