Kiwi mother speaks after being detained in US with young son

Wednesday 20 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 20 Aug 2025, 4:28pm

New Zealand mother Sarah Shaw has spoken about her three-week stay in a Texas detainment centre with her six-year-old son. The pair were held following a visa mix-up at the Canadian border. Shaw remains under restrictions, including wearing an ankle monitor.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 20 Aug 2025, 3:32pm

   Sarah Shaw opens up about life after being detained by US immigration with son, 6; remains heavily restricted (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 20 Aug 2025, 3:38pm

   Sarah Shaw speaks to media after three weeks in US detainment centre (opens in new tab)

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3. 1News via RNZWed 20 Aug 2025, 3:44pm

   Kiwi mum speaks to media after three weeks in US detainment centre (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesWed 20 Aug 2025, 4:28pm

   Kiwi mum breaks silence after detained in US (opens in new tab)