Samoan chief, Moeaia Tuai, convicted of slavery and human trafficking set to be sentenced
“Treating a person as if they were owned” was the legal description given to the jury. “Restricting freedom…
NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo
Several New Zealand schools were also using Duolingo tests to assess students’ English abilities. The company said it…
Immigration New Zealand system outage prompts visa woes for travellers, firms and workers
Among those affected were travellers, workers and businesses, whose visas were essentially “stuck” because the system could not…
Applications flood in for new parent visa amid residence review
The Government expects between 2000-10,000 applications per year, with a model based on 6000 applications annually. The adult…
Former immigration minister Tuariki Delamere bankrupt, immigration licence revoked
Delamere unsuccessfully appealed a 2021 judgment on the money as far as the Supreme Court. Liu returned to…
Thousands of modern slavery victims estimated in New Zealand, report finds
Walk Free’s Global Slavery Index estimated 8000 people in New Zealand were living in modern slavery, comparatively low…
Immigration tribunal grants residence to 84-year-old facing deportation to Iran
“She would be returning to a chaotic and unpredictable environment, given the escalating tensions in the Middle East…