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Ben McKay

New Zealand lengthening detention for maritime arrivals

Minister Michael Wood says he has information that NZ is still of interest for people smugglers. (Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

New Zealand's immigration minister insists he is "absolutely not" following Australia's path to remove legal rights of asylum seekers after announcing a law to lengthen detention during processing.

The government is introducing a "mass arrivals" bill that will allow asylum seekers to be detained for up to 28 days, should a ship with those seeking refuge land in the country.

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