The changes come after Parliament wrapped up for the term, and range from how drivers pass cyclists to who must wear a lifejacket on the water.

Road rules, visas, life jackets - law changes taking effect in October

The changes come after Parliament wrapped up for the term, and range from how drivers pass cyclists to who must wear a lifejacket on the water.

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German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, centre, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, right, and Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O'Callaghan, left.

Euro ministers talk stronger border controls, faster migrant returns

European interior ministers held talks to strengthen border controls, improve emergency response times and establish fast-track procedures for returning some migrants.

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Hutt Valley District Court. (File image).

Car company fined $170k for exploiting migrant workers

A migrant worker was allegedly told to hide from immigration officials, as the company exploited workers with low cash pay and false visa promises.

Fri, Sep 25

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Jannatur Nayeem, 33, an Italian citizen of Bangladeshi origin, top left, chats with other mothers as they wait for a sports lesson to end at a school in downtown Rome.

Italy decrees limits on non-Italian speakers and veils in classrooms

The decree comes as Meloni faces mounting pressure on her right flank from a new hard-line challenger, retired army General Roberto Vannacci, who has been seeking to capitalise on voter concerns over immigration and national identity.

Fri, Sep 25

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MBIE chief executive Nic Blakeley appearing before the Privileges Committee on an earlier occasion.

Botched biometric project costs blown out to $50.7 million - MBIE

Nic Blakely could not promise the costs wouldn't continue to balloon as more work was done to understand the mega ministry's financial controls.

Wed, Sep 23

A vehicle with a damaged door and broken window is left in the street after a man was shot in his vehicle by an ICE officer, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Austin, Texas.

Man shot by ICE in Texas returns to hospital with bullet near spine

Shot by an ICE officer during a DoorDash delivery, a Venezuelan man said he was being held in detention with the bullet still lodged near his spine.

Tue, Sep 22

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

Unlicensed immigration advisor costs families thousands

Families paid Paola Walker-Rodriguez's companies thousands for New Zealand study and visa packages, only to discover key promises were never delivered.

Mon, Sep 21

A file image of a plane taking off.

Sick overstayer's deportation costs Immigration NZ $85,000

The deportation with medical transportation, which needed deputy chief executive sign-off, was approved and she was deported in May last year.

Fri, Sep 18

Auckland Airport international arrivals

More than 900 Americans have overstayed their visa in last three years

Overall, an estimated 19,153 people in New Zealand are overstayers, according to Immigration New Zealand.

Tue, Sep 15

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.

One Nation pledges to slash immigration by 750,000

The party's plan would aim to deliver three years of net-negative migration to bring the temporary migrant population down to levels not seen since 2017.

Mon, Sep 14

Immigration NZ receives 20,000 visa requests a week.

'Flawed assumptions' behind Immigration NZ's bungling of tech upgrade

Immigration NZ has paused a major overhaul after discovering its projected savings were overstated by $134 million.

Mon, Sep 14

Members of Pakistan's U19 cricket team celebrate during a match in the UK.

Pakistan U19 cricket team mistaken for migrants by UK protesters

Up to 40 people gathered outside the Marriott Hotel in Portsmouth after a photo of the cricket team's arrival prompted false speculation they were migrants.

Thu, Sep 10

ACT's Immigration spokesperson Parmjeet Parmar

ACT proposes time in NZ requirement for permanent residents

The party said the changes would create a clearer answer to the question - what is the difference between permanent residence and citizenship?

Tue, Sep 1

August 2026
The Companies Office falls under the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment. (Source: Mark Mitchell)

Officials 'an insult to the Public Service' for 'misleading' MPs

The Privileges Committee has found top ministry staff in contempt of Parliament.

Wed, Aug 26

Kiwifruit (file image).

Kiwifruit labour company must pay $400k for exploiting migrant workers

The company, which supplied workers to kiwifruit orchards in the Bay of Plenty, withheld wages and holiday pay and made employees pay premiums.

Wed, Aug 19

The 37-year-old told Breakfast she's trying to resume normal life but it's been hard, saying she doesn't feel safe under the current administration.

Everlee Wihongi speaks out after US detention ordeal

The 37-year-old told Breakfast she's trying to resume normal life but it's been hard, saying she doesn't feel safe under the current administration.

Wed, Aug 12

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford.

Govt announces shakeup of how Parent Resident Visas are approved

The quota is moving to a "hybrid model" to ensure a "clearer and more predictable process".

Sat, Aug 8

July 2026
Seven-year technology project was discontinued in November last year, having delivered no measurable benefits.

The missing $6m: 'More and more unravels' in botched MBIE project

"As soon as we pull one thread, more and more unravels," said the Immigration Minister.

Wed, Jul 29

An image of a Four Square in New Zealand (File image).

Four Square in Thames fined after migrants pay $120k to secure jobs

The two workers each paid $60,000 for the promise of employment and the prospect of building a life in New Zealand.

Mon, Jul 27

Trump administration’s $80b 'smart wall' on US-Mexico border

Trump administration’s $80b 'smart wall' on US-Mexico border

Wall under heavy scrutiny for the billions of dollars being spent when border crossings are at their lowest in decades.

Fri, Jul 3

June 2026
Five months without classes has taken its toll on the two 14-year-olds, reports 1News’ Barbara Dreaver.

Two teen girls in school after being blocked by wrong information

The 14-year-olds were unable to enrol for five months despite being New Zealand citizens.

Mon, Jun 29

Sir Brian Roche faces questioning over claims ministers were misled in briefings about the scheme.

Claim Parliament may have been misled over failed $33m govt IT project

An inquiry will establish the facts and make findings about the integrity of MBIE's conduct, including whether officials may have misled ministers.

Tue, Jun 23

Everlee Wihongi.

NZ woman detained by ICE to be released in coming days, lawyer says

After more than two months at various detention facilities, Everlee Wihongi's lawyer said he had received a filing that would allow for her release.

Fri, Jun 19

Winston Peters

Peters: Officials who misled ministers over $33m project should be jailed

Asked if he was interfering with the judicial process, he replied: "The highest court in the land is here, not down town, just in case you've forgotten that."

Wed, Jun 17

Erica Stanford speaks to media at Parliament on May 6.

Seven years, $33m, no results: failed govt IT project 'misled' minister

The seven-year project was discontinued in November last year, having delivered no measurable benefits.

Tue, Jun 16