- Philippines: Typhoon MAN-YI
- Pacific cyclone season: 1 November to 30 April
- Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Iran: Security Situation
- Measles
- Europe: severe flooding
- Lebanon: security situation
- EU and UK upcoming travel changes
- Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak
- Oropouche virus outbreak in South America
- Riding motorbikes and scooters overseas
- New Caledonia: ongoing protests and civil unrest
- Pacific typhoon and Atlantic hurricane season
- Outbreaks of polio
- Yellow Fever
- Zika virus
- Dengue fever
- Mosquito-borne illnesses
- Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania: outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)
- Ukraine: security situation
- Uganda: Ebola virus
- Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Indonesia
- New Zealanders with unpaid debts overseas
- Drug crime overseas: don't risk it
- Travelling with an electronic cigarette
- Indonesia: methanol poisoning
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Philippines: Typhoon MAN-YI
Posted: 15 November 2024, 15:57 NZDT
Tropical Storm MAN-YI is forecast to move towards the north-eastern coastline of the Philippines over the next couple of days. MAN-YI is forecast to intensify into a category 4 typhoon on or around the 16th of November prior to making landfall north of Manila. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is issuing advice on their website, and social media platforms Facebook and Tw...read more
Pacific cyclone season: 1 November to 30 April
Reviewed: 1 November 2024, 08:18 NZDT
The Pacific cyclone season runs from 1 November until 30 April. New Zealanders travelling to the Pacific are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Travellers who register can be warned if a major cyclone approaches and given advice on precautions to take. If you are in an area affected by a cyclone, you should follow the advice of the local authorities at all times (including any eva...read more
Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Iran: Security Situation
Reviewed: 26 October 2024, 19:30 NZDT
On 7 October 2023, rockets were fired from Gaza across southern and central Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. There is currently a large-scale ongoing conflict occurring in areas of southern Israel close to the border with Gaza and within Gaza. Israel has expanded its ground operations in Gaza and military operations are ongoing. There are also ongoing Israeli military airstrikes in southern Beirut and southern Lebanon as well as regular...read more
Measles
Reviewed: 22 October 2024, 08:25 NZDT
The Ministry of Health is strongly recommending all people travelling overseas to any destination are fully immunised against measles with two doses of MMR vaccine before they go. Current MMR Immunisation rates in New Zealand mean that a non-immune person infected with measles overseas may spread the disease to others within New Zealand on their return. We need at least 95% of people to be immunised to stop an outbreak. This also protects babies ...read more
Europe: severe flooding
Updated: 8 October 2024, 11:49 NZDT
Severe flooding is currently impacting parts of Central and Eastern Europe, particularly Czech Republic, Slovakia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. New Zealanders are advised to follow any instructions issued by the local authorities (including evacuation orders), and to international media and other sources of information, including social media, to stay informed of the latest developments and advice. New Zealanders should stay in contact with f...read more
Lebanon: security situation
Reviewed: 4 October 2024, 16:35 NZDT
The security situation in Lebanon continues to be volatile. There are ongoing Israeli military airstrikes in southern Beirut and southern Lebanon. Israeli military ground operations in southern Lebanon are likely to continue. Tensions are high and the conflict could deteriorate quickly or spread to other areas in Lebanon with little warning. Your ability to move to safety could be impacted. We continue to advise that New Zealanders do not tr...read more
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