Calls free for frantic families
New Zealand Herald
Wed Dec 3 09:00:00 2008
The cost of calls from home phones to India and Thailand in the wake of last week's attacks in Mumbai and continuing turmoil in Bangkok is going to be credited to Telecom customers. The credit will apply to direct dial calls made...

Hercules to Malaysia despite possible Thai protest end
Radio New Zealand
Wed Dec 3 07:36:32 2008
The airforce Hercules aircraft being sent to Malaysia to be on stand-by to help New Zealanders stranded in Thailand will remain there despite indications the Bangkok airport seiges will end.

Thai airport blockades 'to end'
Radio New Zealand
Wed Dec 3 07:26:46 2008
Anti-government protest leaders in Thailand say they will halt all rallies including sieges of Bangkok's two airports, after a court banned Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat from politics for five years.

Air force rescue flight may not be needed (NZPA)
Yahoo Xtra
Wed Dec 3 07:22:32 2008
An Air Force Hercules which left last night to pick up New Zealanders stranded in Bangkok might not have to complete its mission now the crisis in Thailand appears to be over.

Hercules may not be needed to rescue Kiwis from Thailand
TVNZ
Wed Dec 3 06:48:00 2008
The decision by anti-government protesters to end their blockades of Bangkok's airports means a New Zealand Air Force Hercules on its way to rescue stranded Kiwi tourists in Thailand may not be needed