humanitarian visas

Protesters with a banner

Pressure is building on Aotearoa New Zealand’s government to create a humanitarian visa pathway for Palestinians fleeing the genocide in Gaza, reports Zara Lomas.

Palestinian activist Sara Shaweesh was arrested at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s electorate office after attempting to find out why her Gazan family’s visas had been denied. Rachel Evans reports.

A large zoom rally called for more Afghan refugees to be accepted and for permanent visas for refugees living here. Chris Slee reports.