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Recent events impacting New Zealand residents

Identified events that may affect your travel and insurance.

Recent events

Hurricane Beryl – July 2024

On Monday 1 July 2024,  countries in the Caribbean Sea area began issuing hurricane warnings as Hurricane Beryl moved through the region. After making land...
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Dubai Floods – April 2024

On Tuesday 16 April 2024, heavy rainfall fell over the United Arab Emirates and Dubai, causing major flooding and widespread damage. Dubai International Airport...
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Taiwan Earthquake and Tsunami warning– April 2024

On Wednesday 3 April 2024, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Taiwan. There are reports of damage to buildings and infrastructure. Aftershocks...
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Travel Alert: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami – January 2024

Monday, January 1, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, causing widespread destruction.
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North Queensland Floods - December 2023

In the wake of Cyclone Jasper, record rainfall in North Queensland has caused severe flooding in the region. Emergency alerts were issued by the Queensland Gove...
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Travel Alert: Hawaii 09 August 2023

Government agencies and news outlets continue to report on the devastating wildfires affecting Hawaii and Maui islands, with evacuations taking place. A State o...
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Moroccan Earthquake - September 2023

Friday, September 8, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the High Atlas mountains, southwest of Marrakesh causing widespread destruction and the loss of many live...
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Travel Alert: Iceland -16 November 2023

Many news outlets have reported that due to increased seismic activity in the Reykjanes Peninsula, a volcanic eruption es expected in Iceland imminently. On Nov...
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Travel Alert: Cyclone Mal - 15 November 2023

Various government agencies and news outlets have reported that Tropical Cyclone Mal has a high likelihood of making landfall in Fiji on or around Wednesday Nov...
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Travel Alert: Israel & Palestinian Territories - October 2023

On Saturday 7 October 2023, Israel declared a state of war in response to a reported attack by Hamas. At the date of publication of this alert, military conflic...
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Recent Events: Tropical storm Dorian - Caribbean and USA

After passing through the U.S Virgin Islands, Tropical Storm Dorian is now expected to make landfall along Florida’s east coast. As this event is now...
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Recent Events: World Nomads and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

For information relating to policies purchased prior to 18 May 2022, please check the Policy Document provided with your purchase. You can contact us if you nee...

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