Latest from Immigration

Migrant business owners 'exploiting own people'

Government to initiate an inquiry into migrant exploitation.

Students lose thousands as NZQA closes school

Deregistered school charged varying fees up to $16,000 but paid only partial refunds.

Exclusive: It's a 'slam dunk' to deport Kim Dotcom

Immigration NZ has finished as inquiry into whether Kim Dotcom can be deported.

Sri Lankan family win fight to stay in NZ

'I called the them this morning – they were both very emotional and so was I,"' MP says.

Aussie agency staff found to lack knowledge of the law

New Zealanders are held in detention centres while they await results of an appeal.

Judge slams 'modern-day slavery' at restaurant

Judge said restaurant worker victims not far removed from modern-day slavery.

Migrant maths teachers mired in red tape

Teachers still face immigration hurdles despite so-called "fast-track" measures.

Immigration NZ impersonator jailed after stealing $220k from victims

Vincent Smith swindled more than $220,000 from four victims in a series of ruses.

Couple fight autistic son's deportation

A boy faces deportation to Bangladesh, which his parents claim would severely deprive him.

Hosking: I laughed when Ardern gave herself 7 out of 10. This is why she's a 9.

COMMENT: New Government gets 9.25 out of 10 for its first 100 days in power.

Overseas teachers jump at $5000 grant

Applications have opened for relocation grants for overseas and expatriate Kiwi teachers.

International students target NZ for residency, not study - officials

Closing the "back-door path" to residency would impact 9000 to 12,000 students a year.

How did a banned criminal slip into NZ?

A convicted fraudster entered NZ on his third attempt despite being on a banned list.

'He's got a blurry eye': Temporary blindness reason for no-show

Vincent Smith was meant to be sentenced for $100k scam, but his no-show left judge fuming.

Hosking: Deporting family tugs at the heart, but rules are rules

COMMENT: This is a very sad case but allowing them to stay sends the wrong message.

Manus asylum seeker thanks Ardern for refugee offer

Manus asylum seeker thanks PM, says it's not true Ardern's offer had led to more boats.

Bill English on refugees arriving by boat

Bill English on reports that people smugglers are targeting NZ more because of Jacinda Ardern’s tough stance over Manus Island.

Who are NZ's economic think tanks?

Left, right, middle -- the three think tanks vying to influence NZ's direction