Auckland DJ duo Katayanagi Twins denied entry to the United States

Friday 22 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 22 Aug 2025, 6:07pm

Auckland-based DJ duo Rain and China Katayanagi were reportedly denied entry into the United States. After being prevented from entering, the twins were put on a flight back to New Zealand. Rain Katayanagi shared details of the experience through social media posts.

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1. RNZFri 22 Aug 2025, 5:46pm

   Auckland DJ duo, the Katayanagi Twins, denied entry to the United States, sent back to NZ (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZFri 22 Aug 2025, 6:06pm

   Auckland DJ duo Katayanagi Twins denied entry to US (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 22 Aug 2025, 6:07pm

   Auckland DJ duo the Katayanagi Twins reportedly denied entry to United States, sent back to NZ (opens in new tab)