http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Immigration headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:19 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/immigration/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=231 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/immigration/news/article.cfm?c_id=231&objectid=10631387&ref=rss Enrolments in English language schools have been "flat" despite an overall growth in international student numbers, says a leading industry figure.The sector is hoping policy changes this year will help revive the industry, says... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/immigration/news/article.cfm?c_id=231&objectid=10631281&ref=rss Wealthy older parents of settled immigrants will be given priority to retire here if they are rich enough to invest $1 million over four years.They will have to have good health but will not need to have health insurance. As permanent... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/immigration/news/article.cfm?c_id=231&objectid=10631257&ref=rss Wealthy older parents of settled immigrants will be given priority to retire here if they are rich enough to invest $1 million over four years.They will have to have good health but will not need to have health insurance. As permanent... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/immigration/news/article.cfm?c_id=231&objectid=10631186&ref=rss "Bland" and "boring" Kiwi meals are driving Asian international students to the food halls.Eating out at food courts and restaurants is found to be the most popular activity for international students in a Southern Cross University... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/immigration/news/article.cfm?c_id=231&objectid=10631185&ref=rss South Korea is employing Kiwi graduates to teach English back home in a bid to stop parents from sending their very young children abroad to study.Korean parents are among the most anxious in the world to ensure their children... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/immigration/news/article.cfm?c_id=231&objectid=10631338&ref=rss Wealthy older parents of settled immigrants will be given priority to retire here if they are rich enough to invest $1 million over four years.They will have to have good health but will not need to have health insurance. As permanent... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:36:38 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/immigration/news/article.cfm?c_id=231&objectid=10631001&ref=rss Tens of thousands of Burmese refugees are being forced into makeshift camps in Bangladesh and face widespread starvation unless they receive more humanitarian aid, says the Massachusetts-based Physicians for Human Rights group.It... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:10:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/immigration/news/article.cfm?c_id=231&objectid=10630994&ref=rss CANBERRA - Indonesia's President arrived yesterday for his first official visit to Australia, where he will attempt to ease tensions between the two countries over a surge in asylum seekers using Indonesia as a launch point for Australian... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/immigration/news/article.cfm?c_id=231&objectid=10630968&ref=rss New Zealand has no plans to follow Britain in limiting the number of student visas, because the Government has taken action to close potential policy loopholes to stop people abusing the permit, says Immigration Minister Jonathan... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/immigration/news/article.cfm?c_id=231&objectid=10630745&ref=rss International students are worth $2 billion annually to the economy."If you want to put it crudely, they are seen only as cash cows," said Professor Manying Ip, a professor of Asian studies at Auckland University."New Zealanders'... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/immigration/news/article.cfm?c_id=231&objectid=10630744&ref=rss Sir Peter Jackson, Hollywood and Tourism New Zealand's "100 per cent Pure" marketing has turned New Zealand into a "cool place" to study film-making, IT and natural medicine.Last year, the number of international students enrolled... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/immigration/news/article.cfm?c_id=231&objectid=10630545&ref=rss CANBERRA - Treasurer Wayne Swan was almost smug when he released the latest national accounts, showing a healthy rise in Australia's economic growth."These national accounts represent a very solid outcome for the economy, for... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/immigration/news/article.cfm?c_id=231&objectid=10630537&ref=rss Despite the recession, export education is set for another boom year - thanks largely to India.In a year when growth from traditional international student markets such as China, South Korea and Japan declined, the Indian market... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/immigration/news/article.cfm?c_id=231&objectid=10630532&ref=rss Export education has grown to become New Zealand's fifth biggest export earner, worth more than $2 billion a year to the economy.It was once almost exclusively an English language study industry, with students coming mainly from... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/immigration/news/article.cfm?c_id=231&objectid=10630531&ref=rss Yash Dole did not choose New Zealand as his first destination for study - he came only because he had an aunt living here.But the 21-year-old has enjoyed his Kiwi study experience over the past three years and says he will most... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/immigration/news/article.cfm?c_id=231&objectid=10630419&ref=rss The federal Government is under pressure to come clean on how many asylum seekers are expected to be sent to the Christmas Island detention centre amid reports that the detention centre is set for expansion.The Opposition has... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/immigration/news/article.cfm?c_id=231&objectid=10630346&ref=rss BRITAIN: Her story is a history of firsts: in 1991 she was the first black woman to be made a QC and, at 35, the youngest Queen's Counsel since William Pitt the Younger.She became the first black female government minister in... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200