'Why would I want to leave?': Backpackers plea for visa extension
Over 13,000 people have signed a petition seeking an extension to Working Holiday Visas.
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Immigrants shut out while moving to NZ
People unable to get here due to the flight-freeze are becoming desperate to travel.
Slavery victims 'ecstatic' at abuser's prison sentence, says INZ
Joseph Auga Matamata was sentenced 11 years in prison.
Americans dream of Covid-free NZ: 250,000 checking to see if they can move here
Faced with a rising death toll a covid-free haven in the Pacific Ocean is beckoning.
Kurdish-Iranian author Behrouz Boochani given refugee status in New Zealand
Boochani has been in New Zealand since November.
Sandeep Singh: Lees-Galloway's removal was long overdue
COMMENT: New minister Kris Faafoi has a big task ahead of him.
Queenstown migrant couple denied return to NZ
The couple's requests to return have been repeatedly spurned by Immigration NZ.
Immigrant workers' visas set to expire on masse
Thousands of temporary work visas will expire at the same time, causing bosses to worry.
Teen fears deportation because parents are overstayers
Overstayer dad dies suddenly, now teen worried mum will be next target for deportation.
Families of Chinese New Zealanders stuck in Fiji for months
An Auckland business owner's mother has been stranded in Fiji for almost three months.
'We're stuck': Frustration for family living in a shed in South Africa
About 10,000 people who normally live in New Zealand on work visas are stuck overseas.
Avatar crew allowed into NZ before rule change
Cast and crew of Avatar were granted an exemption to enter New Zealand during lockdown.
Deported dad of three given chance to return to NZ with family
Dad required to pay cost associated with his deportation before getting visa.
National 'suspicious' of refugee author's visa
National is surprised NZ immigration officials granted a visa to refugee Behrouz Boochani.
$15m gone: $30m Govt welfare fund for foreigners rapidly depleting
An emergency fund for workers stuck in NZ is drying up fast, leaving the future uncertain.
Redundancies pitting workers against each other
One hotel has offered half of its remaining jobs to work visa holders.
Transit issue traps NZ visa holder in Tanzania
INZ received more than 7500 border exemption requests, 1580 invitations to apply issued.
'Economic and social slavery' - Auckland businessman remains behind bars
The Court of Appeal dismissed the legal challenge and condemned the businessman.
Stranded again: Hundreds miss out on mercy flights from India
Mfat says those stranded can return when commercial flights become available again.
Couple kept apart by coronavirus outbreak border restrictions
INZ says exceptions will be granted only for extreme circumstances.
Families split by Covid-19 border restrictions
Most requests for exceptions to NZ's tough border restrictions are being refused.
Aviation Security officers to help police enforce lockdown
Customs and Immigration may also help, and the Defence Force remains on standby, too.
Coronavirus: INZ urges stranded visitors with expired visas to get in touch
Visitors whose visa expired before April 1 not eligible for automatic extension.
Coronavirus: Saudi billionaire's jet flies into NZ amid travel ban
Airport says health protocols followed as industry speculates about Saudi repatriation.
Will the Christchurch terrorist and mosque killer be deported?
Some wonder if the mass shooter will be the first to be sentenced to life without parole.
Coronavirus: Close borders now, urgent care doctor says
Doctor 'extremely worried' as some of his patients flout the social isolation rules.
Aaron Martin: Coronavirus and the migrant workforce
Comment: Protections needed for migrants in NZ to keep production going.
Australia halts deporting Kiwis amid Covid-19 travel restrictions
Removals from Australia up to March 30 postponed as NZ police pull out of deportations.
One year on: Lives put on hold by the mosque attacks
A chef shot in the mosque attacks last year fears for the future of his young family.
Restaurant boss jailed for tax evasion and money laundering
Investigations found widespread, systemic tax evasion by those at the Masala group.
'Economic slavery': Businessman still owes staff $100k
Migrant workers at the Royal Sweets Cafe were paid just $6 per hour.
Family appeal to stay in New Zealand rejected
The Jia family are not giving up after the latest refusal from immigration officials.
Whanganui's intake of refugees on hold: Immigration NZ, iwi in talks
Blenheim, Masterton, Levin, Timaru and Ashburton get refugees - but not Whanganui.
Auckland director fined for using illegal migrant labour
Two workers were on visitor visas and another two unlawfully in NZ.