The Australian network that aired a widely criticised report on 501 deportees has hit back, with the reporter at the centre of the storm saying that Kiwis "responded with venom". The New Zealand Government responded with venom at Australia's deportation process but their main target was Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton." NZ politicians lash outYesterday, New Zealand politicians hit back fiercely at Australia's "deplorable" deportation policy and at Dutton's comments. Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said Dutton's comments "only serve to trash his own reputation". Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said Australia Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton's comments "only serve to trash his own reputation".

Source: New Zealand Herald March 11, 2021 22:41 UTC