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MBIE CEO defends keeping his job as failed project's costs rise above $50m
The Public Service Commission's review into the project is still ongoing.
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'Outright denial': Parole Board says serial fraudster should stay in jail
Fraudster who exploited migrants, previously stole dead babies' identities denied parole.
Visa overstayers: Americans top list with 925 cases in three years
An estimated 19,153 people are overstayers, Immigration NZ says.
Fewer Kiwis leave: Net migration gain hits its highest level in almost two years
Annual net migration topped 20,000 in July as arrivals rose and departures fell.
'A privilege, not a right': More deportation powers among NZ First policies
The party also wants to hold the immigration portfolio if it is re-elected.
Death of the out-of-zone ballot? Find out which schools are accepting students in 2027
Only a few schools still offer Year 9 places to out-of-zone families.
NZ's largest build-to-rent developer targets golden visa money
Golden visa investors could fund Simplicity Living rental projects.
Far-right victory in German state seen as omen across Europe
New York Times: The 'anti-fascist front' in place since WWII is crumbling, analysts say.
German far-right AfD landslide winner in eastern state vote
The AfD leads Saxony-Anhalt with at least 44% in exit polls.
High-needs teen ordered to leave NZ or face deportation
The family have been given four months to arrange the teen's return to the Philippines.
Trump’s White House releases video games online making fun of deportation
One game, based on Tetris, is called Build The Wall and pushes an anti-migration message.
Trump: I wouldn’t take Harry and Meghan back if I were the King
President says he is glad Harry and Meghan have left the US.
Milo Yiannopoulos claims ICE treated him ‘like a gang member’
Deported right-wing commentator says he was denied food, calls and lawyers.
Labour demands MBIE CEO resign for deliberately misleading MPs
CEO Nic Blakeley offered his resignation but it was refused.
Act proposes scrapping Permanent Resident Visa in immigration shake-up
Resident Visa holders would face an ongoing test to retain their travel rights.
Former Trump supporter turned critic Milo Yiannopoulos deported from the US
The British right-wing commentator was arrested over immigration issues.
Vietnamese gangs accused of laundering drug profits through businesses
Fourteen properties were raided as part of a wider operation.
Only Peters is attuned to the public’s desire to abandon our bonkers voting rights
OPINION: There’s a telling gap between political parties and the public on voting rights.
Immigration NZ cancels transgender woman's visitor visa before she boards flight to Auckland
She planned to be the first family member to visit her uncle since he moved to NZ.
Commissioner refuses MBIE boss’ resignation after deliberately misleading MPs
Officials insisted they didn't deliberately mislead MPs.
Cult leader imprisoned after 'divinity delusion' led to follower's death
Kaixiao Liu and his wife had power over six overstayers living in their home.
New book explores 501 deportees' struggles to rebuild lives in New Zealand
Author Angus Gillies' new book explores 501 deportees' struggles in New Zealand.
Trump’s visa ban on 75 countries struck down by federal judge
The ruling said the nationality-based freeze breached immigration protections.
Two American children win asylum appeal over family violence
A US brother and sister won refugee status after fears of harm in Jordan.
New Zealand's natural population increase lowest since World War II
Births minus deaths added 18,700 people in the year to June 2026.
Golden visa holders help new start-up fund to $56.7m first close
Global From Day 1 is targeting $150m, which would match its previous fund.
Kiwi ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi on ‘dehumanising conditions’ in custody
Her 2016 cannabis conviction was later thrown out by a court.
Exclusive Queenstown club welcomes 'golden visa' arrivals with alps expedition
More than 700 wealthy foreigners have applied for the visa in 14 months.
'We need the jewellery for god': New Zealand’s secret world of dowry abuse
Pooja says loans and a $185,000 life insurance policy were taken in her name.
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, August 8, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Changes to the parent resident visa, warning over housing market and Thailand shooting allegedly well-planned | Saturday, August 8, 2026