New Zealand officials seek release of woman and son held in US

Wednesday 13 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 13 Aug 2025, 11:50am

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The New Zealand Embassy is contacting a Texas immigration processing centre regarding Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son. The pair were detained while returning to the United States from Canada. Officials are currently working to secure their release from the facility.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 13 Aug 2025, 10:13am

   New Zealand officials bid for release of Kiwi woman Sarah Shaw, son from US immigration centre (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 13 Aug 2025, 11:50am

   Embassy staff in contact with Kiwi woman detained in US immigration facility (opens in new tab)