Gill Bonnett

Migrants working remotely overseas and their New Zealand companies are calling on the government to let them back in - after 16 months of working from another country.

One man stuck in Brazil is… Audio

More than 10 percent of overseas workers allowed to enter New Zealand have been film, television and entertainment crews. They're among 7000 critical workers who have come across the border in the… Audio

The government watchdog has has criticised Immigration New Zealand for an unofficial policy of cherry-picking highly-paid residence applications.

Staff were told informally in 2018 to queue all… Audio

Details are emerging of a reported shooting at an Auckland hotel. The police say they were called to an address on Viaduct Harbour Avenue shortly after 9 o'clock this morning. They say there were no… Audio

RNZ is tracking the first official journey for the new commuter train service between Hamilton and Auckland.

Reporter Gill Bonnett is on board.

She spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Stacey Morrison find out the best way to increase our collagen and keep our skin looking healthy and radiant.

Let's go now to the Waikato where the very first passenger rail service between there and Auckland left from Frankton a few minutes ago. Reporter Gill Bonnett is onboard Te Huia. Audio

Terminally ill patients and New Zealanders travelling to see dying relatives will now find it easier to secure an emergency spot in managed isolation.

And spare capacity in managed isolation has… Audio

It'll soon be easier to get an emergency place in managed isolation. The government is increasing the number of spaces available and widening the criteria. Max Towle speaks to RNZ's immigration… Audio

Prospective travellers are being urged to check online for managed isolation vouchers, after hundreds of them became available for April and beyond. For the first time in months, demand for these… Audio

A migrant who was refused Government support when he lost his job says applicants are being discouraged from applying. The migrant, who asked not to be named, was twice received support from Internal… Audio

A 97-year-old woman is among those who fear they will be deported from New Zealand to countries ravaged by coronavirus.

Others are in their 70s and 80s and say they face a life of fear and isolation… Audio

The immigration minister, Kris Faafoi, is considering a revamp of New Zealand's largest residence programme.

Faafoi says a review of the skilled migrant category is a priority. He says no decision… Audio

A war of words has erupted between Australia and New Zealand over a suspected Islamic State woman arrested today at the Syrian border.

The woman had dual New Zealand and Australian citizenship, but… Audio

New Zealand citizens or residents say they are back to square one as they battle for visas for their overseas partners.

And some are crying foul over a two-tier system allowing border exemptions to… Audio

Migrant groups are looking ahead to what a Labour Government will do to border and visa rules.

Labour's manifesto signals an overhaul of partnership visas, reducing barriers to the parent category… Audio

Documents released by the Government show ministers may not have had the powers to allow Hollywood film crews into the country.

Overseas cast and crew from productions, including Avatar and Lord of… Audio

The Film Commission says New Zealand's coronavirus response and border exemptions for overseas cast and crew have kickstarted what could be a record year ahead for the screen industry.

Avatar, Lord… Audio

The political narrative on immigration has flipped - with closed borders, the numbers have plummeted and the debate has dried up. But we have to talk about it at some stage. Audio