New ZealandAussie Labor leader backs CunliffeAustralia's Labor Party leader Bill Shorten says it is not inappropriate for him to visit NZ so close to an election, but still managed to get the PM's name wrong.06 Jul 12:54 AM
New ZealandLabour: Vote Positive #forabetterNZLabour has unveiled its campaign slogan for the 2014 election will be "Vote Positive."05 Jul 10:41 PM
New ZealandShorten addresses Kiwis' rights in OzThe Australian Labor Party leader said he believes improvements can be made to the rights of NZers living in Australia, but stopped short of making any specific commitments.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandImmigration level gets pass markOnly a third of New Zealanders feel immigration levels are too high, according to a Herald-DigiPoll survey.04 Jul 09:28 PM
EconomyAustralian student influx tippedNew Zealand universities could see a surge in the number of students crossing the Tasman if a new funding system gets the go-ahead in Australia.30 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessHouse affordability falls, consents upWages have only gone up $34.53 annually against house prices, which are up by $38,000, according to a new report. Which regions fared the worst?29 Jun 11:20 PM
New ZealandLabour looks at reuniting Pacific familiesLabour wants to end the dislocation of Pacific Island families who are split apart for years by New Zealand's immigration rules.29 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldRejected asylum-seekers in stand-off with policeHundreds of police have surrounded a former school in Berlin occupied by refugees who have been refusing to leave for more than 18 months.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Charity muggers' offered free flightsMany of those annoying people hustling passers-by in city streets for charity donations are paid professionals from overseas - and more could be on the way.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour to further incentivise immigration to regional NZLabour want to increase incentives for immigrants to accept jobs or establish businesses in regional New Zealand to take the pressure off Auckland.28 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandAdoption ploy to bring in relativesAdoption is being used by migrants as a way to "sneak" their relatives into the country, immigration advisers say.25 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDTourismMigration jumps to 10-year highNew Zealand's annual migration rose to its highest in more than a decade, gaining a net 36,400 migrants in the year through May.22 Jun 11:55 PM
New ZealandDotcom nannies' deportation threat overThe nannies who care for internet mogul Kim Dotcom's five children have been allowed to remain in New Zealand.21 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMurdoch Stephens: Fate of refugees shouldn't be a lotteryMuch of the talk about potential asylum seekers misses the fact that our refugee quota has not increased once in its 27 years of existence, Murdoch Stephens.19 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Oh David - it's come down to a question of trustDonghua Liu is rapidly starting to rival Kim Dotcom in the wrecking ball stakes, so many heads are in danger from his dealings with politicians, writes Claire Trevett.18 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandFake immigration advisor appeals sentenceA man who posed as a licensed immigration adviser and took money from vulnerable would-be migrants is appealing against his sentence.18 Jun 06:29 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Time for Peters to beat immigration drumSo predictable has Winston Peters become in timing his beating of the anti-immigration drum near an election that you can almost set your watch by it, writes John Armstrong.17 Jun 09:30 PM
WorldGran's 99th b'day in detentionThey were four generations of one family, ranging in age from 98 to a few weeks, united by the desire for sanctuary and a better life.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnder-fire donor gave to Labour tooA wealthy Auckland businessman, whose links to the National Party led to a minister's resignation, also made a secret $15,000 donation to Labour.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDutch tourist escapes policeA Dutch tourist slipped away from immigration custody at Christchurch Airport today, prompting a police search.13 Jun 06:30 AM
New ZealandHow to beat immigrationA video on YouTube is teaching would-be migrants how to get into New Zealand to work while holding a visitor visa.09 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldRefugees forced to pay extra for water, food and lifejacketsA ruthless system by which desperate migrants trying to reach Italy by boat across the Mediterranean are charged for "extras", such as lifejackets, food and water.04 Jun 05:00 PM
InvestmentLabour's plans for $10m-for-residency schemeLabour is looking "very closely" at changing the rules for foreign investors who can get residency in New Zealand by paying $10 million.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDying Fijian can stay hereA New Zealand Fijian family are praising the Government for granting their cancer-affected mother residency which will allow her to die with dignity and among loved ones.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandConference to tackle Asian growthThe Asian population could hit 800,000 in 10 years and more than two-thirds will be living in Auckland, a Chinese conference this weekend will be told.29 May 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Rigid visa system lacks compassionEditorial: The integrity of this country's immigration system is, of course, very important. But that system must not be applied so austerely as to appear utterly inflexible.27 May 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Cunliffe should leave migrant-bashing to PetersDavid Cunliffe has tried just about everything to put a dent in the Government's poll ratings without success, writes Brian Rudman. He's now dipping into Winston Peters' murky bag of trick27 May 05:00 PM
