We've all heard of people being kicked off airplanes for being overweight - but being kicked out of a country?

A man from South Africa, who moved to New Zealand in 2007, has learned his visa is not being renewed - because he's too fat.

Government officials are concerned the man could create the need for expensive health services from the country.

ABC News has more on the story.

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