Terrorists could target Anzac Day commemorations on the Gallipoli Peninsula, the government is warning.
A New Zealand flag being held at a memorial service in April 2015 in front of Ataturk Memorial on Chunuk Bair near Anzac Cove in Gallipoli. Photo: AFP
New Zealand has today updated its travel advice for Turkey.
Foreign Minister Murray McCully said the change reflected information received that suggested terrorists might seek to target this year's events.
Mr McCully said the government continued to advise against all tourist and other non-essential travel to Ankara and Istanbul, and recommended caution in Gallipoli and elsewhere in Turkey.
Mr McCully said anyone travelling to Gallipoli for Anzac Day should register and monitor travel advice.
The commemorations are held on 25 April and typically begin with a dawn service.
