New Zealand born man avoids deportation from Australia

Friday 23 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 23 May 2025, 11:07am

Hoane Joseph Kahu, 41, will be permitted to stay in Australia despite a 2005 conviction for raping a 15-year-old girl. The New Zealand-born man, who has lived in Australia since age four, was granted this reprieve to provide care for family members.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 23 May 2025, 10:00am

   Kiwi rapist Hoane Kahu avoids 501 deportation from Australia (opens in new tab)

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2. StuffFri 23 May 2025, 11:07am

   New Zealand born rapist avoids deportation from Australia (opens in new tab)