- 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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Ukraine: security situation
Reviewed: 11 April 2023, 10:44 NZST
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is ongoing, with attacks and heavy fighting occurring in several areas of Ukraine, including in and around Kyiv and other major cities. There are ongoing reports of gunfire, artillery bombardments, explosions and missile strikes. Civilians are being impacted. There is a real risk to life. There is also concern about military activity and shelling around Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, particularly the Zaporizhzhi...read more
Uganda: Ebola virus
Updated: 4 November 2022, 12:26 NZDT
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) The Ugandan government has declared an outbreak of EVD caused by Sudan virus in Uganda. The virus is transmitted to people from wild animals (such as fruit bats, porcupines and non-human primates). EVD is not easily spread between people but can be transmitted by direct contact with infected bodily fluids (such as blood, saliva, urine, vomit or faeces) and contaminated surfaces or materials (such as bedding and clothing)...read more
Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Indonesia
Updated: 20 July 2022, 12:33 NZST
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) recently announced that Biosecurity New Zealand is stepping up its work at the border with a campaign to ensure travellers do their part to protect farmers from foot-and-mouth disease. Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious animal virus that affects cattle, sheep, goats, deer, and pigs (animals with cloven hooves). It is present in a number of countries in the world, especially in Africa and...read more
New Zealanders with unpaid debts overseas
Reviewed: 21 January 2020, 11:58 NZDT
New Zealanders with unpaid debts overseas may be detained on arrival at the airport by the local authorities, including when in transit. You may also find yourself prevented from departure until a debt is settled or a dispute is resolved. This includes cases of outstanding accommodation bills from previous visits, medical fees, missed loan repayments, bounced cheques, and unresolved commercial and civil disputes. We encour...read more
Drug crime overseas: don't risk it
Reviewed: 17 December 2019, 11:44 NZDT
Every year New Zealanders put themselves at risk of arrest or detention for drug-related offences overseas. Remember that when you are overseas you are subject to that country's laws and penalties - no matter how harsh they may appear by New Zealand standards. In many countries, penalties for drug-related offences are severe. Possession, use or trafficking of even very small quantities of drugs can lead to lengthy imprisonment thousands of miles...read more
Travelling with an electronic cigarette
Reviewed: 17 December 2019, 11:37 NZDT
Don’t want your holiday to go up in smoke? Travelling with an electronic cigarette may land you in prison or with a fine. Some countries consider electronic cigarettes and the liquid used in them as prohibited products, which may have some serious consequences for you when you get to the border or are stopped by the authorities in-country. Countries with the ban could impose a hefty fine and/or a prison sentence if it is deemed you attempted to...read more
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