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New test covering ‘responsibilities and privileges’ of NZ citizenship announced for migrants
Applicants must score at least 75% in an in-person multi-choice quiz.
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'Kneejerk' and 'populist': Stanford launches broadside at Act's immigration policy
Immigration Minister says Seymour 'hasn’t thought through this very well'.
Acting PM warns price increases a 'tough reality' as soaring energy costs bite
His comments follow a report that shipping giant Maersk has added a 27% fuel surcharge.
Why the Bay of Plenty has grown more 'sceptical' towards migrants
Community leaders say migrants fill critical workforce gaps and enrich culture.
Stronger English language requirements and a daily migrant tax: Act's new immigration policies
Act releases a six-point plan it will campaign on in the lead-up to November's vote.
Father deported to New Zealand after run of offences, leaving family in Australia
The man claimed his offending was fuelled by his involvement in a gang.
Visa rejections drop to post-Covid low
Visa declines fell to 65,000 in 2025, from more than 83,000 in 2024.
Final offender in $20m cocaine bust deported
Immigration NZ says sending the smuggler back to Croatia proved 'complex'.
Warning to Kiwi green card holders: Be upfront about previous convictions when entering US
Everlee Wihongi was detained this month after a trip home to New Zealand.
Locked up for 22 hours a day: What life is like for New Zealander Everlee Wihongi detained in ICE facility
The 37-year-old is being held with 46 others, confined to their room for 22 hours a day.
NZ's population bombshell: A massive demographic shift looms – experts warn we're not ready
Fewer births, workers and a spectre of xenophobia as Asians outnumber NZ Europeans.
Suspect in US press gala shooting - what we know
Cole Allen, of California, is due in court on firearm and assault charges.
US appeals court rules Donald Trump's border restrictions illegal
Trump administration to challenge the decision to relax border controls.
Roger Partridge: The hidden reason houses cost too much
OPINION: Local Government New Zealand says 50% GST-sharing in 2024 would net $1.3b.
‘This is not a golden ticket’: Minister cracks down on idle visa money
The Government shut one avenue for visa investment that allowed cash to sit in the bank.
Government reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reform
The ILO warns RSE workers who complain risk blacklisting and deportation.
Old drug charge or 'too many Green Cards'? Kiwi held by ICE still doesn't know why
Her lawyer was told they need to petition the court to see what she's been charged with.
Kiwi woman on Green Card arrested by ICE after New Zealand holiday
Everlee Wihongi's whānau say she has a valid Green Card and should not have been detained.
Health woes, sick mum and scams: Why judge kept a serial swindler behind bars
Health issues have been a frequent theme at the fraudster's hearings throughout the years.
Acting ICE chief Todd Lyons resigns, a year into Trump’s deportation campaign
Under Lyons, ICE more than doubled its workforce and detention bed capacity.
Pope responds to President’s insults: ‘I have no fear of the Trump Administration’
Donald Trump claims Pope Leo XIV owes his election to efforts to appease the White House.
'Grotesque': Threat to Indian community graffitied outside primary school
Police have launched an investigation into the “hate-motivated crime”.
Woman's 'unfailing devotion' to dead sister's kids rewarded with residency
She has 'unfailingly devoted herself to raising these five young children'.
Bruce Cotterill: Why New Zealand needs a ‘kamikaze Cabinet’ to fix the economy
OPINION: Use this oil crisis to cut bloated government and rebuild real resilience.
'Soulmates': Irishman wins fight for residency after finding love with Kiwi woman who has since died
Immigration declined his application, saying it wasn't supported by an 'eligible' partner.
Kebab restaurant owner posed as an immigration adviser to siphon money from his employee
Halil Akbaba was caught when the real immigration official walked into the kebab cafe.
Greg Smith: Why investors are rethinking where to invest
OPINION: Property versus Managed Funds: are the tailwinds turning?
Four Square owners fined $80k for exploiting migrant workers at Taupō store
Foodstuffs North Island said it was 'shocked and deeply disappointed'.
'Like a switch flipped': NZ churches claim youth attendance boom
Church leaders are hailing a 'Quiet Revival'. Others say the picture is more complicated.
'Betrayed by the Government': Pensioner's income slashed due to 'hole in the system'
Barry Walker said the policy does not consider couples who cannot both receive incomes.