New Zealander and young son detained by US immigration

Tuesday 12 August 2025 · 8 outlets · 6 reports · updated Tue 12 Aug 2025, 6:00pm

Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son, Isaac, have been detained by US immigration officials at the Canadian border. The pair, who reside in Washington state, were reportedly taken into custody while returning to the US three weeks ago. Foreign affairs officials are currently investigating the matter.

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1. RNZTue 12 Aug 2025, 2:03pm

   NZ woman Sarah Shaw and six-year-old son detained by US immigration - reports (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 12 Aug 2025, 2:15pm

   NZ mum and 6-year-old son detained by ICE in US (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 12 Aug 2025, 2:41pm

   US immigration police reportedly detain Kiwi mum and son (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsTue 12 Aug 2025, 3:22pm

   'Really difficult': NZ woman, son, detained by US immigration (opens in new tab)

5. Waikato Times via RNZTue 12 Aug 2025, 4:59pm

   NZ woman Sarah Shaw and six-year-old son detained by US immigration (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

6. NZ HeraldTue 12 Aug 2025, 6:00pm

   New Zealand woman Sarah Shaw and 6-year-old son detained by US immigration (opens in new tab)