New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Hastings' biggest citizenship ceremonyHastings has congratulated its largest number of newly officiated New Zealand citizens just as Statistics New Zealand released population projections stating Hawke's Bay would grow steadily over the next 30 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Mar 04:58 AM
New ZealandToo many international students: officialsRising numbers of international students forced the Government to clamp down on immigration last year.02 Mar 05:03 PM
New ZealandCruise ship passenger denied entryA cruise ship passenger has been denied entry to New Zealand this week on "character grounds".02 Mar 12:49 AM
New ZealandJust 466 failed drug tests since 2013How do Prime Minister Bill English's comments about drug tests stack up with official data?28 Feb 05:20 AM
New ZealandEnglish defends net migration levelsPrime Minister Bill English is defending the latest increase in net migration and says he is not looking at curbing demand.27 Feb 04:28 AM
New ZealandFewer first-home owners get on ladderThe number of first-home buyers getting on the property ladder has dipped slightly at the start of this year.27 Feb 03:05 AM
EconomyImmigration soars to another record highThe big migration trend which has underpinned New Zealand's strong economic growth shows no sign of letting up.26 Feb 11:37 PM
WorldMay to announce end of free movementNext month, EU citizens who travel to Britain will no longer have the automatic right to stay in the UK permanently.26 Feb 10:54 PM
AgribusinessAnxiety grows in Florida's farm fieldsThe threat of deportation raids in the US has left farm workers in a state of suspension.26 Feb 01:20 AM
WorldImmigration raids a 'military operation': TrumpThe president's language could raise concerns from immigration advocates.24 Feb 03:31 AM
EconomyHousing, Trump big issues for electionWatch The Economy Hub: Housing affordability, immigration and Trump's policies will be the big economic election issues this year.23 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandBan for bosses who exploit migrant workersFrom April, employers who use migrant workers and breach employment standards will be banned from taking on overseas workers for up to two years.22 Feb 10:57 PM
New ZealandDeported students to leave NZ by MondayEight Indian students facing deportation for immigration fraud have agreed to leave New Zealand by Monday but they are also asking 22 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandCompassion urged for quake-loss parentsPressure is mounting for the Government to reconsider the plea for lifelong visitor visas from Chinese parents who lost their only child in the Christchurch quake.20 Feb 03:58 AM
New ZealandSick parents can't visit kids in NZChinese immigrant and only-child Chen Wang's biggest wish is to see his 60-year-old mother, Jie Qu, come through the Auckland Airport arrival hall.19 Feb 05:53 PM
OpinionSharing our immigration storiesRecent events in the US prompt NZ On Screen's Nicky Harrop to re-examine some chapters in New Zealand's immigration history.17 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandIndian students will leave church and NZNine Indian students who had been facing deportation have been offered a deal that would let them reapply for student visas after returning to India.17 Feb 02:39 AM
New ZealandIndian student vigil in final daysSupporters of Indian students who have taken sanctuary in an Auckland church to avoid deportation say the students' vigil is entering its final days.16 Feb 08:55 PM
New ZealandStalemate over Indian studentsChurch says students welcome for as long as they need sanctuary.15 Feb 08:43 PM
OpinionSmalley: Indian students need to goCOMMENT: The visa applications of the Indian students sheltering in an Auckland church are fraudulent and the law is the law.15 Feb 07:15 PM
New ZealandIndian students given reprieve for a dayNine Indian students facing deportation orders for visa fraud have been told no action will be taken against them today.14 Feb 11:57 PM
OpinionDeporting students cruel and unjustCOMMENT: I am stunned at the New Zealand Government's decision to deport a large number of Indian students.14 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: No sympathy for William NdukuCOMMENT: This 31-year-old says at 19 he was forced to serve in Robert Mugabe's secret police and participated in up to 20 murders, several rapes and multiple tortures.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChurches plead: Let Indian students stayNew Zealand's most senior Catholic has appealed to fellow Catholic, Prime Minister Bill English, to reconsider plans to deport Indian 12 Feb 10:51 PM
OpinionHeather Shotter: Embrace China in rooster's yearCOMMENT: Auckland needs to work harder and closer to build a two-way, long-term New Zealand-China relationship.11 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeMan loses appeal in hammer attack caseAn Auckland man has failed in his appeal against a jail sentence for beating his wife with a hammer.10 Feb 03:28 AM
New ZealandLittle appeals against deporting studentsLabour leader will make a last-ditch appeal to the Government not to deport a group of Indian students over fraudulent documents submitted by their immigration agents.09 Feb 03:11 AM
New ZealandDon't just speak English, teachers toldTeachers have been told to encourage children to speak their first languages in their first few years of education, rather than sticking solely to English.09 Feb 12:32 AM
New ZealandNZ sets up Trump taskforceThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a 24-hour task force to oversee the transition of US President Donald Trump.08 Feb 10:10 PM
WorldTrump: 'Courts seem to be so political'President Donald Trump denounced arguments against his immigration order as "disgraceful".08 Feb 05:25 PM
PoliticsTrump aware of NZ's strengths: PMImmigration and the economy among topics English and Trump discuss in brief telephone call.06 Feb 10:29 PM
WorldTrump reacts over 'negative polls'US President Donald Trump has lashed out at mainstream polls that showed his controversial travel ban was unpopular.06 Feb 05:36 PM
New ZealandTrump to English: NZ a fantastic placeIf Australia's Turnbull got Grumpy Trump, English got "friendly, warm, thoughtful" Trump and even an invite to the White House "if you're passing by".06 Feb 01:02 AM
New ZealandChurch harbouring students makes pleaA church harbouring Indian students facing deportation asks the Government to allow them to stay on compassionate grounds.05 Feb 07:46 PM
