Immigration

Tarik Rahim grew up drawing from a rich pool of cultures and finding expression through surf and music. In this episode, Kadambari Raghukumar talks to him about calling NZ home, for a short while.

New Zealand should not be afraid of borrowing and spending more to keep up with infrastructure needs, a senior economist says. Audio

Migrant workers employed under the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme alleged they were made to sign "under the table" agreements.

The number arriving in New Zealand over the past year was more than double those leaving. Audio

A review into a new visa category that sparked more problems than it solved is scathing about Immigration NZ's processes and systems.

Artham Dance Company want to shake up both an ancient text and a revered dance tradition. The company founders tell Justin Gregory they are not afraid of a challenge.

Analysis - It took three months to reverse a 'light touch' approach that saw some buy jobs for up to $50,000.

A skydiving instructor who has waited a year-and-a-half for citizenship says it has taken some of the gloss off the milestone event for him.

Labour Party leaders admits politicians put pressure on officials to speed things up when borders re-opened post-Covid. Audio

Immigration New Zealand is ignoring concerns that its work visa scheme was allowing migrants to buy jobs and be exploited, critics say. Audio

The PM's State of the Nation speech put the spotlight on benefits but didn't mention record-level immigration. What did the media tell about these problems and what's at stake? Audio

The PM’s State of the Nation speech got the media’s attention when he said welfare needs reform. He didn't mention record-level immigration but that’s also been deemed unsustainable and set for a…