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Updated 23 April 2025

Advice: Death of His Holiness Pope Francis

Following the death of Pope Francis on 21 April 2025, large crowds can be expected in Rome and the Vatican City over coming days. A nine-day mourning period has begun, and hundreds of thousands of mourners are anticipated to travel to the Vatican over this time. The funeral will be held on 26 April 2025.

Events Safety Europe

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Updated 24 April 2025

Anzac Day commemorative services in Gallipoli, Türkiye

The 2025 Anzac Day commemorative services at Gallipoli will be held on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 April. More information on the services, what to expect at Gallipoli, and what to bring, can be found on the Australian Government's page about Anzac Day events in Gallipoli.

Safety Middle East

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Updated 31 March 2025

Update: Myanmar and Thailand earthquake

Two large earthquakes struck central Myanmar on 28 March 2025. A significant 7.7 magnitude earthquake with an epicentre 16km northwest of Sagaing, near the city Mandalay and a subsequent 6.4 magnitude aftershock which struck shortly after with and epicentre 18km south of Sagaing.

Natural disaster Asia

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Updated 01 November 2024

Pacific cyclone season: 1 November to 30 April

The Pacific cyclone season runs from 1 November until 30 April.

Severe weather Pacific

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Emergency phone number

Call us if you need consular assistance. If your call is not an emergency, such as a death or arrest of a New Zealander overseas, you should call during New Zealand business hours, or get in touch with the local embassy.

0800 30 10 30

+64 99 20 20 20

Find a New Zealand embassy

New Zealand embassies, high commissions and consulates are there to help New Zealand citizens when they’re having difficulty overseas. If you need consular assistance during business hours in the country you have travelled to, contact an embassy.

Get ready to travel

When travelling, it’s always a good idea to plan for the worst and hope for the best. Here are some things to think about and get ready before you travel.

Destinations

Read our travel advice, or find an embassy for the country or territory you're travelling to.

Get ready to travel

Here are our top tips for being prepared for the unexpected when you’re travelling.

Passports and visas

Make sure you’ve got your travel documents ready for everywhere you’re travelling, before you travel.

Health

Protect the health of you and your whānau when you’re travelling overseas.