Writer secures refugee status in New Zealand

Behrouz Boochani

Refugee Behrouz Boochani spent six years in immigration detention on Manus Island and now lives in New Zealand. Source: AAP

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An award-winning author detained under Australia's refugee system has been granted refugee status in New Zealand.

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