Rodney Wayne fires up migration debate after hair salon troubles
The businessman says shambolic migration and makeshift salons have caused serious damage.
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Auckland restaurant owner arrested and charged with migrant exploitation
The arrest follows a four-month long investigation by Immigration NZ.
Hairdresser Rodney Wayne loses five salons in cutting blow
Rodney Wayne blasted the Labour government for making it difficult to get staff.
'People vote with their feet': Skyrocketing rents give Kiwis more incentive to leave
More pressure on renters, in a market where owning a home is out of reach for many.
Leaving home: Record net migration loss as Kiwis fly away
Overall net migration gains also hit another record high, at 118,900 arrivals.
Nigerian man who played 'vital role' drug smuggling cartel wants to stay in NZ
He claims deportation will separate him from his Australian-based daughter.
Trump plans to deport millions of undocumented migrants if re-elected
The 77-year-old reportedly wants to set up camps to house those awaiting expulsion.
State of the nation in nine charts: What country is Luxon inheriting?
Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.
Pasifika community in for 'rough ride' under new Government
Act has said it wants to get rid of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples.
Brett O’Riley: The action we need now from the new Government
OPINION: Sick leave, skills shortage and infrastructure failings need to be cured, fast.
The forgotten war: The ongoing refugee crisis being ignored amid focus on Israel-Hamas war
Around 120,000 Armenians have had to flee the place they have called home for generations.
'Vulnerable, frail, sick': Hospital worker stole $28k from dozens of patients' cards
The man spent the money on clothing and gadgets for himself.
House prices set to rise 8 per cent next year - report
High population growth is 'adding to demand', says Westpac's chief economist.
Sydney knife attacker claimed she found religion, but after NZ deportation she murdered neighbour
Jurors rejected Susana Leota-Lu's claim the 94 stab wounds were in self-defence.
Australia kicked out a Hells Angels boss. Six months later, he murdered in NZ
Jurors found the former gang president guilty last night of murdering a prospect.
How a National-led coalition will change our housing market
A new Government always leads to a shift in the balance of property power.
‘Watch out’: Builder suspended for threatening clients
Things turned nasty when the couple asked for the deposit back when work wasn't completed.
'Shanty town' owner given three months to remove unconsented buildings
Indonesian overstayers have rented the makeshift sheds and a dilapidated caravan.
'I used to live in the caravan': New tenant in Auckland shantytown amid investigation
Migrant exploitation protection is not available for overstayers.
'Tarnished': How migrant exploitation cases are harming NZ's reputation overseas
The cost of living and crime are other turnoffs for skilled workers.
'There are no formal immigration pathways...to migrate here for climate reasons'
More people living on low-lying islands are moving to NZ because of the climate crisis.
Simon Wilson: Welcome to Auckland - it’s not what you may have thought
OPINION: The election has thrown some new realities of Auckland into sharp relief.
Suspected smuggler crashes overloaded German van, killing seven and injuring 16 migrants
A 6-year-old child was among those who were killed in the devasting crash.
Boss 'blindsided': Migrants quit for jobs with better residency path under new rules
'We just have to roll with the punches and see what happens.'
What record immigration means for economy: More inflation or less?
Economists see population growth running stronger for longer with implications for RBNZ.
New record: Annual net migration tops 110,000
Enough new people to populate a city arrived in the year.
'No place like home': Why record numbers of Kiwis have returned from Australia
The number of Kiwis returning home from Australia has jumped by 46 per cent.
Paul Spoonley: Record immigration will put pressure on in NZ
OPINION: We’ve got to make sure immigration is strongly linked to our economic agenda.
Is the grass really greener across the ditch for Kiwi workers?
Australia has long looked attractive to New Zealand workers.
‘Cut the red tape and give firms a break’ - EMA chief executive
The government (after the election) must make it easier for companies to do business.
Overstayer avoids deportation to support son after terror attacks
The widower from India had been living in New Zealand illegally for almost one year.
What parties hope to offer Pasifika through their policies
The Pacific Election 2023 debate began with the issue of an amnesty for overstayers.
'Like living in the Antarctic' - Shantytown exploitation exposed in Auckland backyard
Auckland Council said the structures migrants had been living for years were unlikely safe
Asian community excluded from mental health conversation
Academics warn the health sector against continuing with a 'one-size-fits-all' approach.