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IMMIGRATION

Watch: Immigration advisor Howie Yin discusses the changes on AM.
Immigration

Migrants shocked after Govt brings in immediate visa changes

"The policy came out straight away and said effective immediately."

Christine Masters and her daughter fled to Auckland in 2019, fearing her ex-husband would kill them. Now, they're facing deportation.
Immigration

'He will torture her': Top US scientist begs Immigration NZ not to deport her and daughter over fears ex will kill them

Christine Masters and her daughter fled to Auckland in 2019, fearing her ex-husband would kill them. Now, they're facing deportation.

Palestinian Kiwis are questioning why relatives have had their visitor visas declined.
Immigration

Palestinian Kiwis question why relatives had their visitor visas declined

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said the majority of those who had their visas declined had no connections to New Zealand.
Related video: Immigration Minister Erica Stanford expects investigation after allegations of underpaid Indian security workers
Immigration

Migrant group horrified by 'ruthless' changes to visa scheme

A group representing migrant workers has described changes to visa rules as "heart-wrenching" as well as "ruthless and insensitive".
Two members of the family have lived in New Zealand for decades and have been told they have until Friday to leave the country voluntarily.
Immigration

'I feel heartbroken' Family's fight to keep aunt in NZ as Immigration tells her to leave

Two members of the family have lived in New Zealand for decades and have been told they have until Friday to leave the country voluntarily.
A record 56,000 citizens left Aotearoa in the 12 months to April, according to Tatauranga Aotearoa/Stats NZ.
Immigration

Record number of Kiwis leaving may expose 'cracks' in economy

A record 56,000 NZ citizens left Aotearoa in the 12 months to April.
Related video: Economist warns politicians against making snap decisions on migration boom.
Immigration

New record for Kiwis leaving NZ as exodus deepens

Net migration has also cooled.
Aucklander Minas Al-Ansari is trying to get her family from Gaza to New Zealand, including her eight-year-old cousin Azmi.
Immigration

Govt considered special Palestine visa but chose to keep current settings

Immigration figures show 16 Palestinians and 90 Israelis have arrived in New Zealand since October 2023.
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Immigration

Legislation passes on detaining 'mass arrivals' of asylum seekers for longer

The Bill was supported by National, Labour, ACT and NZ First.