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Trump floats 'friendly takeover' of Cuba as US embargo bites hard
The US President's new oil embargo has pushed Cuba close to economic collapse.
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Kiwi woman detained in Indonesia after alleged violent Ramadan prayer outburst with machetes
The island hotspot is a popular destination for tourists.
Govt crackdown finds cash wages, worker breaches at construction firms
Organised crime groups reportedly exploit weaknesses to launder money and exploit staff.
Iran blasts NZ for 'misinformation', says Govt has no 'moral standing’ on human rights
'This measure is politically motivated,' Iran said of New Zealand's actions.
Immigration officers to get increased powers to ask suspected overstayers for identification
Legislation is due in Parliament next month and could pass this term.
Boycotts and big questions: What you need to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Calls to boycott centre on US immigration crackdowns and border abuses.
School of murdered children Yuna and Minu Jo shocked ministry didn’t report disappearance to police
The non-enrolment process for Yuna and Minu began in September 2020.
Kiwi exiled from Australia, leaving children behind, after stealing 11 bottles of booze
The man had been warned to stop offending, or he would be deported. He didn't listen.
I played football in a prison with 16 inmates - here's what happened
Nathan Limm visited Auckland South Corrections Facility to play football with prisoners.
Infrawork sold to Australian recruiter PeopleIN in $56m transtasman deal
Infrawork includes Extrastaff, Visahub and Manila-based Sky Bourne International.
Democratic-led cities move to block ICE, setting up clash with Trump
The policies could see ICE agents restricted, monitored and prosecuted for crimes.
'Pay or he dies': More Egyptians risk Mediterranean crossing
'Half of our young people are now considering illegal migration,' a villager says.
Aussie OnlyFans model sorry after Bali bikini theft sparks online threats
Gemma Doyle, 26, admitted to taking the swimwear after CCTV footage spread online.
A face of Trump's deportation campaign steps down
Tricia McLaughlin is leaving just over a year into Kristi Noem’s tenure leading DHS.
Former salon boss admits exploiting migrant workers after MBIE probe
Exploitation of temporary visa workers leads to six guilty pleas.
'Wealthy people want to come here': Stanford on 'golden visa' attracting investors to NZ
Since changes were made to the Active Investor Plus visa, $3.39 billion has been invested. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Barack Obama: Aliens are real
He condemns Donald Trump for sharing a racist video of the Obamas.
Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump racist monkey clip
He likened Minnesota immigration raids and two fatal shootings to dictatorships.
Are the Epstein files making Trump more unpopular than ever?
US President struggles to maintain favourability on core policies.
US spent $66m on deportations to third-party countries
Millions in lump-sum transfers to governments were made without a system to track usage.
'Persistently abhorrent' family violence blocks man's return to his family in Australia
The man has a history of violence against women on both sides of the Tasman Sea.
Two US officers put on leave for lying about Minneapolis shooting
Assault charges against Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis dropped.
'Blank check for chaos': Democrats dig in over ICE powers and DHS funding
Democrats are blocking new DHS funding until ICE tightens its tactics.
‘Golden visa’ update announced by Immigration Minister
New settings cut the minimum investment from $15m to $5m for growth visas.
Brain drain warning: Treasury chief says NZ failing its ‘best and brightest’
Iain Rennie concerned 20% to 40% of graduates are leaving NZ.
'Not wanted in the United States': Latino family plan move to New Zealand
Gregory and Ashlee Rivara first visited New Zealand after their university studies.
'Exploited and used': Slavery trial judge fires warning to others, orders substantial sentence
'This is not a case of cultural misunderstanding,' the judge emphasised.
Golden visa cash helps fuel $12m raise for AI fruit-scanning start-up, Immigration NZ updates AIP numbers
Hectre's AI tools have already analysed 17 billion apples and 37 billion cherries.
Winston Peters to receive Pacific visa petition at New Zealand Parliament
The petition seeks equal visa-style access for visitors from six Pacific nations.
US immigration officials grilled by Congress over Trump crackdown
Democrats warned they may block the 2026 funding bill for Homeland Security.