Official Cash RateMigration key to rates risesThe strength of the surge in net immigration will influence both the outlook for interest rates and how long loan-to-value ratio curbs remain in place, says Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Grant Spencer.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoodhouse drawn into donor sagaImmigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has confirmed he was lobbied by Maurice Williamson about rule changes for wealthy foreign investors - as sought by Donghua Liu.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandImmigration Minister lobbied by LiuImmigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has confirmed that he met with Chinese businessman Donghua Liu, and heard his requests for a change in immigration policy.07 May 05:00 PM
EconomyNZ's door open to foreigners - KeyPrime Minister John Key laid out the welcome mat for foreigners yesterday and said it was a point of contrast between National and other parties.04 May 05:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Citizenship is not for saleMaurice Williamson's lack of judgment is symptomatic of a person who has been cosseted for far too long, writes Kerre McIvor.03 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Challenge and reward in growing ethnic mixThe 2013 Census contains a huge amount of fascinating information that highlights the difficulties facing businesses, particularly in the Auckland area, writes Brian Gaynor.02 May 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: There's no dots to join up, just a lot of naivetyMost foreign investors who come to New Zealand bring capital and "know how" and make a great contribution to our young country, writes Fran O'Sullivan.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhen did Tolley know about the call?Police Minister Anne Tolley is standing by her comments detailing when she knew her former colleague Maurice Williamson had called police over an assault case.02 May 02:28 AM
New ZealandCraig's party eyes Williamson's seatConservative Party leader Colin Craig could be one of the candidates challenging Maurice Williamson in the Pakuranga electorate this year.01 May 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCrossing the thin blue lineHerald inquiry into minister's contact with police rings alarm bells in Beehive.01 May 05:00 PM
CompaniesToo qualified to live in New ZealandAn Indian national with a master's degree was declined an opportunity to apply for residence as a skilled migrant, despite being more qualified than was required.28 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Meeting Kafka at the borderIt would be a stretch to describe celebrity chef Nigella Lawson's encounters with American and New Zealand immigration authorities as Kafkaesque writes Paul Thomas.26 Apr 02:43 AM
New ZealandLoophole for Kiwis with long links to OzSome New Zealanders have discovered a "lifeline" in Australia's Department of Immigration rules which make it a lot harder for Kiwis to get the rights of permanent residence.25 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandNigella visa ruling based on mediaNZ immigration officials have been forced to admit celebrity chef Nigella Lawson is eligible for a visa after they could find no evidence that she'd been banned from the US.24 Apr 04:15 PM
BusinessGermans flock to Hobbit landGermany has overtaken Japan to become NZ's fifth-biggest source of tourists and the royal visit has increased interest in other key markets.23 Apr 04:15 PM
BDBDBusinessMigration rises to 11-year highNew Zealand migration rose to an 11-year high in March, the second-highest gain on record, as fewer kiwis left for Australia.23 Apr 12:40 AM
New ZealandLife is sweet - Kiwis in Oz answer criticsLife is just fine for many Kiwis living in Australia who say they have nothing to moan about after crossing the Tasman in search of a better life.21 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandNigella's visa clearance worries LabourLabour's immigration spokesman is concerned about the consistency of Immigration New Zealand's decisions after it granted a visa exemption to Nigella Lawson.20 Apr 11:32 PM
New ZealandMigrant vote an untapped poll winnerThe migrant vote could "swing the political ballot" as the number of overseas-born New Zealanders reach over a million, a diversity expert says.18 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: We're a melting pot of culturesNZ is a multicultural society with a special position afforded to the tangata whenua. The residents of Mt Roskill, home to more than 54 nationalities, know this, writes Paul Little.12 Apr 04:15 PM
Freight and logisticsTrucking firms look abroad for driversTrucking companies say they are being forced to import drivers from overseas because of a desperate shortage of Kiwis.10 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionAlan Gamlen: Inequality drives many to quit NZEmigration is driven not only by opportunities, but also by inequalities, writes Alan Gamlen. Emigration has been worryingly high for decades.08 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: No grounds to ease immigration rules furtherEditorial: Just five years ago, the Government relaxed the immigration conditions placed on wealthy investors. Already, however, it is being lobbied to ease the rules again.08 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandLobby wants relaxed rich migrant rulesPM John Key showed "strong expressions of support" for relaxing business immigration rules for wealthy investors, says a construction lobby group which includes a wealthy businessman granted citizenship after support from a Govt minister.05 Apr 02:49 AM
New ZealandAdopted girl cleared to be a KiwiA young Cambodian girl adopted by a Kiwi couple has qualified for New Zealand citizenship after a five-year battle.03 Apr 03:15 PM
OpinionPaul Spoonley: Chasing migrant votes would be good for democracyRobert Peden made a plea on this page for voter participation as fundamental to a healthy democracy.02 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandCitizen Liu admits chargesThe businessman granted citizenship against official advice after a Government minister lobbied on his behalf has admitted domestic violence charges.01 Apr 01:48 AM
New ZealandWorkers take boss to courtMigrant workers who were housed in central city offices with no bathroom or kitchen facilities are taking their former employer to court over unpaid wages.31 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandRefugee resettlement base to be refurbishedThe country's refugee-processing centre is being overhauled - with the capacity to house a huge and sudden intake if necessary.29 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandExpat Kiwis least likely to identify as AussiesNew Zealanders living across the Ditch are the least likely migrants to identify themselves as being "Australian", a new study has found.24 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandKiwi migrants unlikely to be 'Australian'New Zealanders living across the ditch are the least likely migrants to identify themselves as being 'Australian', a new study has found.24 Mar 05:45 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateChina propels migration to 10-year highNew Zealand's inbound migration rose to a 10-year high last month, as China overtook the UK to become the biggest source of net migrants for the first time in a decade.20 Mar 11:45 PM
