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Travel Health Notice: Influenza A (H1N1) Updated: 2 July 2009, 13:40 NZDT

For the latest information on the Influenza A (H1N1) situation, including travel advice and countries affected, see our Travel Health Notice: Influenza A (H1N1).

Advice for travellers to New Zealand (including returning New Zealand citizens) Updated: 24 June 2009, 11:12 NZDT

New Zealand is currently in the "manage it" phase of its Pandemic Plan. More

Travel to Italy: 28 June to 15 July 2009 Posted: 26 June 2009, 11:35 NZDT

Italian authorities are suspending Schengen area travel arrangements for the period 28 June to 15 July 2009. More

Pamplona - Running of the Bulls (San Fermines Festival) Posted: 11 June 2009, 10:02 NZDT

The Running of the Bulls (San Fermines Festival) will take place in Pamplona, Spain from 6-14 July 2009. More

Travelling to Tokelau Updated: 29 May 2009, 11:12 NZDT

Until further notice travellers to Tokelau are required to spend a period of 7 days in Samoa to prevent the spread of Influenza A (H1N1). More

Dengue Fever warning - Australia, Pacific, Asia & Latin/South America Updated: 24 June 2009, 11:12 NZDT

There are now confirmed outbreaks of dengue fever in North Queensland, Australia (Townsville, Cairns, Port Douglas). Significant dengue fever outbreaks are also currently occurring or have recently occurred in many parts of the Pacific (Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Palau, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu), as well as countries in Asia and Latin/South America. More

Travelling to the South Pacific? Posted: 1 May 2009, 13:45 NZDT

Before you travel to the South Pacific please remember to take out travel insurance which includes provision for medical repatriation to New Zealand. More

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