New Zealand woman and son recover after US detention

Tuesday 19 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 19 Aug 2025, 5:59pm

Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son have returned to their Washington home following weeks of detention at a Texas immigration facility. Her lawyer states they are in good spirits while recovering after being taken into custody at the Canadian border.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 19 Aug 2025, 7:27am

   Kiwi woman Sarah Shaw’s lawyer says mum back in US home, taking time for herself (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 19 Aug 2025, 5:47pm

   NZ mum and son in 'good spirits' since release (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 19 Aug 2025, 5:57pm

   NZ woman Sarah Shaw and young son in 'good spirits' since release from US immigration facility (opens in new tab)

4. Stuff via RNZTue 19 Aug 2025, 5:59pm

   Kiwi woman Sarah Shaw and young son in 'good spirits' since release from US immigration facility (opens in new tab)