John Bryers Ruddock pictured with his children, who are 8, 9 and 12.

Māori man seeking citizenship for kids should be granted it - Waitangi Tribunal

The Citizenship Act 1977 limits citizenship by descent to one generation, something the tribunal says should change.

Fri, Oct 31

Immigration NZ receives 20,000 visa requests a week.

'Not that beautiful': Altered client photos causing headaches for immigration advisers

Immigration NZ receives about 1000 doctored photos a week – about one in 20.

Mon, Oct 27

Visa application to work to New Zealand.

Home detention for man who orchestrated immigration fraud scheme

Umesh Patel created fake jobs to deceive officials into accepting visa applications.

Thu, Oct 23

Logan Church: Why are anti-Trump protestors dressed as frogs?

Logan Church: Why are anti-Trump protestors dressed as frogs?

Analysis: Anti-Donald Trump protests are nothing new in the US, but yesterday's nationwide 'No-King's' protest seemed different.

Mon, Oct 20

(1News composite image.)

This family escaped Gaza for NZ, but could more have been helped?

Corazon Miller follows one family’s struggle to get out, and uncovers official documents indicating it might have been possible to evacuate others.

Sun, Oct 19

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford.

Applications flood in for new parent visa amid residence review

The parent boost visa offers parents of New Zealand citizens and residents a stay of up to five years in New Zealand.

Sat, Oct 18

A protester checks on her phone outside an ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) processing facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview.

County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court

Detaining residents outside courthouses has been a common tactic for federal agents, who have been stationed outside county courthouses for weeks, making arrests and drawing crowds of protesters.

Thu, Oct 16

Former Immigration Minister Tuariki Delamere.

Former immigration minister bankrupt, immigration licence revoked

Tuariki Delamere, who became a high-profile immigration adviser after leaving politics, said he "made a dumb decision many years ago".

Thu, Oct 9

A man holding National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag with President Yoweri Museveni's picture during President Yoweri Museveni's nomination rally at Kololo ceremonial grounds on September 23, 2025 in Kampala, Uganda.

Activist beaten, detained in Uganda granted refugee status in NZ

The man was repeatedly questioned, detained and beaten by government officials because of his support of two opposition parties.

Wed, Oct 8

A New Zealand passport.

DIA silent on whether man will lose passport for posing as brother

Bangladesh-born Jahangir Alam, who pretended to be his brother for 20 years, was handed the longest prison term in New Zealand history for passport fraud.

Wed, Oct 8

Federal officers hold down a protester in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago

Immigration agents use helicopters, chemical agents in Chicago raids

Activists, residents, and leaders say increasingly combative tactics used by federal immigration agents are sparking violence and fuelling neighbourhood tensions.

Tue, Oct 7

Customs and Border Protection agents stand outside a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility during a protest.

Trump to send 300 National Guard members to Oregon, governor says

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson said that the city continues to seek legal means to halt any National Guard deployment.

Mon, Oct 6

Melissa Derby was asked about global anti-migrant sentiment, social cohesion, and legal protections for different groups in New Zealand.

Q+A: Race Relations Commissioner on migration tensions overseas

In her first Q+A interview since being appointed, Derby said public leaders had a duty to think about how they speak and the impact on social cohesion.

Sun, Oct 5

September 2025
A Tauranga company has warned of closure risk as skilled migrants struggle to meet high English test standards, despite new investor visa offering easier pathway.

Skilled migrants at risk as English test barrier threatens BoP business

A Tauranga company has warned of closure risk as skilled migrants struggle to meet high English test standards, despite new investor visa offering easier pathway.

Sat, Sep 27

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford

New residency pathways for skilled migrants, NZ First 'agree to disagree'

The new pathways were aimed at plugging gaps in the workforce and helping businesses hold on to workers.

Tue, Sep 23

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford, and ACT leader David Seymour.

Foreign buyers: Overseas investors allowed to buy homes worth over $5m

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the minimum value of a house that could be bought by the visa holders is $5 million – less than 1% of New Zealand's housing supply.

Mon, Sep 1

August 2025
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford.

New visa aimed at attracting foreign business investors announced

The new visa would provide a pathway to residency for migrants wanting to invest in and operate established businesses in New Zealand.

Wed, Aug 27

The pair were being held in a detention facility more than 3000km away from their home state of Washington.

NZ mum Sarah Shaw and son to be released from ICE detention

The pair were stopped at the US-Canada border by immigration agents, who said there was a problem with her documents.

Fri, Aug 15

Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son have been detained by US immigration officials after she tried to return to America from a trip to Canada. 

'Really difficult': NZ woman, son, detained by US immigration

Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son have been detained by US immigration officials after she tried to return to America from a trip to Canada.

Tue, Aug 12

A New Zealand work visa application form (file image).

NZ govt announces two new work visas to aid workforce shortages

The two new visas will be open for applications in December, minister Erica Stanford announced on Q+A.

Sun, Aug 10

July 2025
Protesters near the Bell Hotel in Epping, London

'They pinch all the drink in Tesco': At the latest UK asylum seeker protest

1News’ Europe correspondent Kate Nicol-Williams was in Epping, near London, to speak to those taking part in the demonstration, as well as those speaking out against the protests.

Tue, Jul 29

Immigration adviser previously censured has licence cancelled

Immigration adviser previously censured has licence cancelled

Tzu-Tong Jane Ma arranged for work visas for two migrants sponsored by her husband’s building company – but the jobs did not exist.

Wed, Jul 16

Erica Stanford is both Minister of Education and of Immigration.

Govt aims to double economic impact of international students by 2034

Plan includes expanded work rights, targeted marketing, and streamlined visas to attract 119,000 international students by 2034.

Mon, Jul 14

Plane taking off.

Net migration loss of 30,000 from NZ to Australia in a year

"The loss in 2024 is the largest for a calendar year since 2012, but below the record loss of 43,700 in the March 2012 year," Stats NZ said.

Thu, Jul 10

Migrant exploitation: Second Samoan national sentenced

Migrant exploitation: Second Samoan national sentenced

An investigation was launched in 2020 after a tip-off to Crime Stoppers.

Mon, Jul 7