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News Features

Health Issues
Updated: 22 May 2013, 16:35 NZDT

For the latest information on health alerts overseas, please see our Health page.

Reminder Message to New Zealanders in South Korea
Posted: 9 April 2013, 9:15 NZDT

Despite current political tensions with North Korea there is no specific information to suggest an imminent threat to the safety of New Zealanders in South Korea.  It remains possible that tensions could escalate with little warning. More

Internet dating scams
Posted: 5 March 2013, 11:00 NZDT

Recently a number of New Zealanders have been manipulated and defrauded by persons abroad professing romantic interest and marriage intentions over the internet. Awareness is the key. If you have not met someone personally, you should not respond to their requests for money (regardless of how desperate their circumstances appear). More

Before you leave New Zealand - check your passport has at least 6 months' validity
Reviewed: January 2013

Travelling on an Emergency Travel Document (ETD)
Reviewed: January 2013

Travel tales cost a bomb
Posted: 11 February 2013, 16:30 NZDT

Riding Motorbikes and Scooters Overseas
Reviewed: January 2013

Indonesia: Warning against poisoning from alcohol drinks, including arak, containing methanol
Updated: 11 January 2013, 17:40 NZDT

Information on ciguatera (fish poisoning)
Reviewed: January 2013

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