Seniors stuck overseas should have pensions extended

The Retirement Commissioner says seniors stuck overseas due to the lack of MIQ spots should get an added six months before their pensions are stopped and they're fined. It comes as some older New Zealanders approach their 30th week abroad, which - as it stands - means they'll stop getting their payments if they don't come home. They're among the more than 25,000 New Zealanders around the world who tried to secure one of just 3700 MIQ spaces that became available in the latest lottery. Ella Stewart reports.