Immigration

Stay ahead with comprehensive coverage on New Zealand's immigration landscape: key news, updates on laws, and latest regulatory changes. Your go-to resource for insightful analysis and the impact on society and economy.

How an immigration scam was stopped in Thailand

How an immigration scam was stopped in Thailand

A large number of applications coming through one agent tipped INZ off to fraud.

Dileepa Fonseka 16 Apr 2024
Thai agents charged over alleged NZ visa fraud
News in Brief

Thai agents charged over alleged NZ visa fraud

Two visa agents in Thailand have been accused of providing fake documents for more than 100 New Zealand visitor visa applications.Jirasin Bunyasing confessed on video to producing fake documents for use on NZ visitor visa applications after a raid and subsequent interrogation by...

Staff reporters 15 Apr 2024
Record numbers of migrants to NZ offset by Kiwis leaving
News in Brief

Record numbers of migrants to NZ offset by Kiwis leaving

February arrivals – and departures – set new records.

Staff reporters 15 Apr 2024
Twyford: decouple visas and reform visas
Policy

Twyford: decouple visas and reform visas

Labour's immigration spokesperson keen to limit exploitation of migrant workers.

Dileepa Fonseka 15 Apr 2024