Wellington, March 4, 2026 (AFP) - N.Zealand sends military planes to Middle East for evacuations

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2026-03-05

New Zealand ordered two military aircraft to the Middle East on Thursday in preparation for evacuations of its citizens from the region. Speaking while on a tour of South America, Foreign Minister Winston Peters urged New Zealanders to "shelter in place" and leave the region if it is safe to do so. He said Wellington would deploy "consular staff and two Defence Force planes to the region so that they can be ready when conditions allow to assist w......

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