Gill Bonnett
Immigration NZ website clicks from Australia jumps after election
The number of clicks from people living in Australia on Immigration New Zealand websites jumped four-fold the day after Saturday's election result. RNZ immigration reporter Gill Bonnett talks through… Audio
One severely burnt in Pukekohe fire
One person has suffered severe burns after a fire broke out above a truck rental shop in South Auckland. RNZ reporter Gill Bonnett is at the scene of the fire in Crosbie Road in Pukekohe. Audio
Race, immigration missing from Australian election agenda
A familiar theme in Australian politics appears to be missing from this year's election campaign. Academics and refugee groups say race and immigration have been largely taken off the political agenda… Audio
4chan, 8chan face shutdown by Philippines government
The Manila-based internet forums 4chan and 8chan could be shut down by the Philippines government, with officials considering legislating against the spread of extreme violence online. Gill Bonnett… Audio
Anzac Day commemorated in Hawaii
Anzac Day ceremonies across New Zealand and throughout the world come to a close this morning. A mid-morning service is being held in Hawaii where US military officials and representatives of the New… Audio
Planned immigration crackdown too tough - employers
Employers and immigration lawyers are warning that a planned crack down on companies who exploit migrant workers is a step too far. The government wants to bring in a compulsory accreditation scheme… Audio
Mystery shoppers suggested to catch dishonest agents
Education providers are being urged to use mystery shoppers at overseas education fairs to check if their representatives are duping students. Student representatives say the providers need to stop… Audio
Fire at central Auckland high-rise construction site
Smoke could be seen across central Auckland from a fire at a construction site early on Wednesday morning. RNZ reporter Gill Bonnett is at the scene. She talks to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Sroubek's fake passport used by real Jan Antolik in NZ
Documents show convicted Czech drug smuggler Karel Sroubek was granted residency despite significant confusion over the passport he used to enter New Zealand. Sroubek came and went from the country… Audio
Overseas students sold false dream, say immigration advisers
Immigration advisers say the continued lack of regulation of marketing managers is blighting international education and leaving badly advised students high and dry. They say they are constantly… Audio
More immigration calls overturned in 2018 than any other year
Immigration New Zealand's decisions have been successfully overturned more times in the last year than at any time in its history. An immigration lawyer says staff turnover, delays in processing and… Audio
Record number of immigration decisions overturned
Immigration New Zealand's decisions have been successfully appealed more times in the last year than at any time in its history. New figures show its appeal tribunal allowed 41 per cent of appeals… Audio
Ardern urges climate change action at World Economic Forum
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has told the World Economic Forum that politicians who refuse to take action on climate change will find themselves on the wrong side of history. She appeared on a panel… Audio
Unruly visitors handed deportation notice
A group of reportedly unruly visitors have been served deportation notices and a woman has been arrested and is due to appear in court today. Audio
Sharp drop in skilled immigrants
A sharp drop in skilled immigrants has accounted for the majority of a 10,000 fall in new resident numbers. National's immigration spokesperson, Michael Woodhouse, is pointing the finger at New… Audio
Bassett Rd closed, fire destroys Remuera home
A fire that has destroyed a large two storey house in Remuera overnight. It is being treated as suspicious. Fire and Emergency is asking the police to investigate how the fire started in the house -… Audio
Man escapes Ōtara house fire after smoking in bed
A large house fire in Otara has been put out. Fire and Emergency says it got multiple calls about the fire on East Tamaki Road about 6.15am on Tuesday. Audio
Bus drivers vow to continue to fight for pay rise after strike
Disruption caused by a bus strike has been a fraction of what Auckland Transport forecast after more drivers turned up for work than expected. Audio
Bus drivers strike - latest update
Bus services in Auckland and Hamilton are disrupted this morning as about 200 drivers go on strike. In Auckland 25 routes and 350 of 11,000 trips will be affected, but school buses, trains and ferries… Audio
Foreign visitors' unpaid bills cost Auckland hospitals $10m a year
Foreign patients who don't pay their bills are costing Auckland's hospitals $10 million a year. The three Auckland district health boards have written off more than $50 million in five years in unpaid… Audio