New Zealander and son detained in US immigration centre

Thursday 14 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 14 Aug 2025, 11:36am

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Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son were detained at the US-Canada border three weeks ago. Her father believes there is a 90 per cent chance they will be released before the end of the week.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 14 Aug 2025, 5:00am

   New Zealand mum in US immigration limbo: What are your rights with ICE? - The Front Page (opens in new tab)

   • NZ woman detained in US may be released this week, says father (opens in new tab) Thu 14 Aug 2025, 6:59am
2. RNZThu 14 Aug 2025, 5:25am

   Father of NZ woman detained by US immigration believes she'll be released this week (opens in new tab)

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3. Otago Daily TimesThu 14 Aug 2025, 9:13am

   Father of NZ woman detained in US optimistic she'll be freed this week (opens in new tab)

4. StuffThu 14 Aug 2025, 11:36am

   Kiwi mum and son hoping to be released from US immigration prison after three weeks (opens in new tab)