MFAT providing consular support to New Zealander detained in US

Thursday 25 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 25 Sep 2025, 6:51pm

In this story Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed it is assisting a New Zealander currently in detention in the United States. A spokesperson clarified that the individual is not being held at an immigration facility. The ministry will not release further details due to privacy reasons.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 25 Sep 2025, 2:00pm

   MFAT confirms consular help for New Zealander facing detention in US (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 25 Sep 2025, 5:12pm

   Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms helping New Zealander in detention in US (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 25 Sep 2025, 6:51pm

   New Zealander being held in detention in US (opens in new tab)