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'Completely different': Massey University expert pushes back on Luxon's immigration claims
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (91+ words) A sociologist warns we should refrain from comparing our immigration with overseas. Prime Minister Chris Luxon's pointed the finger at immigration - for driving lower social cohesion and trust in institutions worldwide. He's indicated National will say more on the topic…...
Assurance the Modern Slavery Bill will add value to businesses, not just cost
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (121+ words) National and Labour are joining forces in support of legislation to tackle modern slavery." Their bipartisan backing means the Bill can be introduced in Parliament, bypassing the ballot system." The proposed law would require large companies to report their measures…...
UK's "pulling their socks up" in terms of security with new dual citizenship passport rules
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (110+ words) Newstalk ZB Follow the podcast on New passport rules for Brits living in New Zealand are causing some angst. Dual nationals will now be required to have a UK passport to enter their home country and can no longer rely…...
'Can't believe that happened': Kiwi traveller on edge after victim of lewd sex act
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (631+ words) A Kiwi woman travelling solo across South East Asia was left "on edge" by a man in Sri Lanka who sexually harassed her and lewdly exposed himself after trailing her tuk-tuk." The 24-year-old Cantabrian told the Herald she was pleased…...
Pollies: Police "don't have the laws they need" to deal with protestors, MP says
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (140+ words) The Police Minister says officers don't have the laws they need to move protesters from MPs' homes." The Government introduced the legislation to ban protests outside homes in August, and it's now before a select committee. " A 29-year-old man's turned…...
UK Government set to tighten family member rules for asylum cases
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (91+ words) The UK Government is set to introduce tighter rules for migrants granted asylum bringing their families to the UK. Follow the podcast on The UK Government is set to introduce tighter rules for migrants granted asylum bringing their families to…...
'Unacceptable' breaches: Immigration adviser fined for false visa job claims
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (367+ words) By Lucy Xia of RNZ An immigration adviser has lost their licence after charging Chinese migrant workers tens of thousands of dollars in visa fees for jobs that didn't exist. Tzu Tong (Jane) Ma has had her licence cancelled by…...
40, 000 people a year could illegally enter the UK this year
10+ mon, 3+ day ago (80+ words) Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron are set to announce a deal that addresses illegal immigration between France and the UK. Correspondent Enda Brady says the. .. Follow the podcast on Illegal immigrants from France are still arriving in the UK. Keir…...
'We want to send a stronger signal': Minister Paul Goldsmith on the Government targeting 'coward punches"
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (129+ words) The Justice Minister's confirmed the Government aims to send a clear message to offenders as part of the latest legislation. Follow the podcast on The Justice Minister's confirmed the Government aims to send a clear message to offenders as part…...
ACC minister looking to 'shift liability' of sexual abuse compensation
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (103+ words) The ACC minister's questioning whether ACC is the right outfit for people needing compensation after experiencing sexual assault. In 2023 the Court of Appeal ruled that sexual abuse survivors were entitled to compensation for the loss of potential earnings from when…...