Tongan family fights deportation order to remain in New Zealand

RNZ1NewsNZ HeraldThursday 6 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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An Auckland family is pleading with the associate immigration minister to allow them to stay in the country. Tina Vea'ila remains in New Zealand with her two sons after her husband was deported, while her eldest son is seriously ill and unable to travel.

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First reported by RNZ, Thu 6 Mar 2025, 7:00pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 2 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    'Broken' Tongan family facing deportation asks minister to let them stay (opens in new tab)

  2. 1News1News via RNZ

    'Broken' Tongan family faces deportation, pleads with minister (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Auckland family plead for compassion amid proposed deportation to Tonga (opens in new tab)