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.
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National Party announces new parent visa category
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'Substantial criminal record': Man who spent 12 years in Aussie jails sent back to NZ
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NZ an attractive base for Viet drug syndicates, insider says
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Auckland restaurant group says three ex-chefs deported to Vietnam after INZ cannabis investigation
Vietnamese migrants being forced into growing the illegal plant to pay debt, INZ says.
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Employers step up to help scammed migrants find work
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Couple sentenced for immigration fraud, exploiting Indian migrant workers
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Highest-ever immigration numbers recorded
The number of Kiwis leaving is also approaching a record high.
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Work visa scam victims offered job lifeline at Sudima hotels
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Skilled migrants on hold, investor migrant scheme a mess, adviser says
NZ missing out on wealthy migrants who can create jobs, adviser says.
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501 deportee's prison term extended after explosives, detonator found in home
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More immigration visa scam victims found, fears for migrant workers' accommodation
A further 29 victims have been identified now, bringing the total to 144.
More migrant work visa scam victims identified
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