The 37-year-old told Breakfast she's trying to resume normal life but it's been hard, saying she doesn't feel safe under the current administration.
New Zealand
12:12pm
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One of the most significant exoduses from Africa's most advanced economy in years is occurring with migrant advocates raising concerns.
World
Tuesday 4:00pm
Advocates are attempting to assist people without representation through the complicated legal system where the stakes are a future in America or deportation.
Mon, Aug 10
It's one of the most significant migrant exoduses from Africa's most advanced economy in years.
Sun, Aug 9
The quota is moving to a "hybrid model" to ensure a "clearer and more predictable process".
Politics
Sat, Aug 8
More than 800 minors – four days after the collective push by migrants into Ceuta – face a scary present and an uncertain future.
Tue, Aug 4
The sudden arrival triggered chaos and a humanitarian crisis with 57 people killed.
Sat, Aug 1
"As soon as we pull one thread, more and more unravels," said the Immigration Minister.
Wed, Jul 29
The two workers each paid $60,000 for the promise of employment and the prospect of building a life in New Zealand.
Crime and Justice
Mon, Jul 27
A change earlier this year drove a rush for UK passports, as dual citizens can no longer enter Britain on a NZ passport alone.
Fri, Jul 24
Documents show senior Immigration officials repeatedly ignored requests from the minister's office and progressed work on a project the minister hadn't agreed to extra funding for.
Wed, Jul 22
Her speech capped a high-profile European trip that included a podcast interview with English anti-immigration activist and convicted criminal Tommy Robinson.
Mon, Jul 20
Footage showed Phu Nguyen, 57, yelling and crying on the ground as two plainclothes agents attempted to handcuff him at a Las Vegas airport.
Fri, Jul 17
It was at least the 10th death involving encounters with immigration agents since US President Donald Trump launched his mass deportation campaign last year.
Wed, Jul 15
Wall under heavy scrutiny for the billions of dollars being spent when border crossings are at their lowest in decades.
Fri, Jul 3
The 14-year-olds were unable to enrol for five months despite being New Zealand citizens.
Mon, Jun 29
An inquiry will establish the facts and make findings about the integrity of MBIE's conduct, including whether officials may have misled ministers.
Tue, Jun 23
After more than two months at various detention facilities, Everlee Wihongi's lawyer said he had received a filing that would allow for her release.
Fri, Jun 19
Asked if he was interfering with the judicial process, he replied: "The highest court in the land is here, not down town, just in case you've forgotten that."
Wed, Jun 17
The seven-year project was discontinued in November last year, having delivered no measurable benefits.
Tue, Jun 16
NZ woman Everlee Wihongi, a green card holder in ICE detention, has won a major legal fight but still isn’t free, her sister-in-law Courtney Wihongi told Breakfast.
Thu, Jun 11
Along with an order to repay the money, the company was penalised $16,000, and its sole director was also ordered to pay a further $8000 to the worker.
Business
Wed, Jun 3
The change extends existing requirements to skill level 3 roles — the largest group of work visa applicants, making up around half of all applications.
Mon, May 25
"We remain pro-immigration. We oppose any kind of debate that is a populist bidding war not based on fact," says the deputy prime minister.
Sun, May 24
Polly Wenlock returned from a new life overseas. Here's what drew her back.
