Travel alerts
We know you may be concerned about the recent events in the Middle East.
If you are currently travelling in the region, your safety and wellbeing is a priority for us. If you’re in an emergency situation and need assistance, please call our 24-hour emergency assistance team on +61 2 8907 5597.
We recommend staying up to date with the latest government advice on the New Zealand Government’s SafeTravel website.
If you have booked upcoming travel, please contact your airline or travel provider to confirm your trip details and discuss any possible changes.
For our latest travel insurance information relating to the Middle East conflict, including information about policy coverage, please view the Middle East Conflict Travel Alert.
Certain events, such as natural disasters or pandemics, may affect your travel.
Below are links to information about how recent events will affect your claims. Following is advice regarding claims related to specific events and travel providers. Should you have any questions, please contact us on 1300 728 016.
- Update Issue 30 Mar: Middle East Conflict - March 2026
- Update Issued 29 Nov: Air New Zealand Strikes Feb 2026
- Update Issued 28 Nov: Air New Zealand Strikes Nov 2025
- Update Issued 24 Sept: South East Asia Typhoon Ragasa
- Update Issued 12 Sept: Nepal civil unrest
- Update Issued 12 Sept: Bali Flooding
- Update Issued 10 July: High Risk Destinations and Sanctioned Countries
- Update Issued 25 June: Thailand Bans Travel to Cambodia
- Update Issued 25 June: Middle East Conflict Escalation
- Update Issued 19 June: Indonesia Mt Lewotobi Eruption Laki Laki
- Update Issued 31 March: Myanmar & Thailand Earthquakes
- Update Issued 21 March: London Heathrow Fire 2025
- Update Issued 21 March: Indonesia Volcano Eruption 2025
- Update Issued 4 March: Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Australia 2025
- Update Issued 13 January: California Wildfires 2025
- Update Issued 18 December: Vanuatu Earthquake 2024
- Update Issued 13 November: Bali Eruption Nov 2024
- Update Issued 1 November: Flooding in Spain Oct 2024
- Update Issued 9 October: Hurricane Milton Oct 2024
- Update Issued 18 September: European Floods Sep 2024
- Update Issued 9 October: Israel Oct 2023
- Update Issued 3 July 2023: French Riots 2023 Jun/Jul 2023