Immigration officials will consider removing GPs from a skills shortage list as newly qualified immigrant doctors struggle to find jobs in hospitals.

The Ombudsman has found Immigration NZ was wrong to reject the partners of Indian migrants - now hundreds of visas need to be reassessed.

New Zealand has been rated the fifth most prosperous nation to live in, according to an international report.

People-smugglers are promoting passage to NZ for $17,000 and describe it to would-be customers as "the cruise ship option", secret recordings reveal.

Sometimes, changes in attitude are apparent not so much because of what is being said as what is not being said.

Jump in arrivals will put further pressure on Auckland and Christchurch housing stocks, says economist.

New rules in China could cut the number of tourists coming to New Zealand but those who do come should spend more.

New Zealanders who die or leave the country permanently are being replaced by citizens of other nations.

Low-quality education providers will face the axe and universities and schools considered "high quality" will enjoy privileges, including the ability to offer prioritised visa processing to students.

Their long-term inability to fully belong in their adopted country, suggests that the present policies are unsustainable, writes Dr Kate McMillan and Paul Hamer.

Kiwis have access to among the widest range of visa-free destinations around the world, just behind the United Kingdom and citizens of European Union nations.

An immigration advisor who was found to have attempted to sexually exploit a client and employed her as a live-in servant without pay has been fined $18,000.

New Zealand gained a seasonally adjusted net 2,100 migrants last month, as fewer Kiwis cross the Tasman.

John Key has some high-level support in his quest to get the UK to lift new visa restrictions on Kiwis. While London's mayor is on board, the British PM is not.

A Nigerian man who tried to bring 11 children into New Zealand in an immigration scam is still living with his 'wife' from their sham marriage.

A public appeal for Britain to open its doors to an unlimited number of New Zealanders has been backed by those already in the country.

An Afghan man who spent years risking his life translating for New Zealand troops in Afghanistan is reportedly finding it hard to get a job in his new home.

A rally to voice concerns and help educate workers about proposed changes to the Labour laws is to take place in South Auckland today.

London's Mayor has called for the United Kingdom to open its doors to an unlimited number of New Zealanders, saying current restrictions on them are "disgraceful".

Immigration's rules for student graduates part of reason for scams, says AUT researcher.

An immigrant who faces deportation for being obese has given the Government a medical report showing he has a low risk of suffering a heart attack in the next five years.

Dev Sangha hoped that a new love and a new life would help him after the slaying of his family three years ago.

Dev Sangha hoped a new love and a new life would help him after the slaying of his family three years ago.

An employer facing multiple complaints for alleged migrant labour exploitation and abuse is seeking clarification over allegations made against her company.

Immigration New Zealand will be investigated by the Ombudsman for refusing to cancel a deportation order it issued to a stateless overstayer two years ago.

An Auckland employer is accused of exploiting migrant workers who claim they were not paid and were housed in city offices.