Couple adopts US-born surrogate child to bring him to New Zealand

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A same-sex couple adopted their surrogate-born child to bring him to New Zealand, as current law doesn't recognize parentage from international surrogacy. The child, born in the US, is legally recognized by his fathers in America but not in New Zealand due to outdated legislation. New Zealand Parliament is considering a bill to change these adoption requirements for international surrogacy arrangements.


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