The two New Zealand journalists arrested by Israeli commandos off the Gaza Strip have returned home.
Maori Television journalist Ruwani Perera and cameraman Jacob Bryant were aboard the Marianne, which was part of a flotilla trying to break a blockade and deliver supplies to Gaza.
The ship was seized by the Israeli military on Monday as it approached the blockade, following several warnings to turn back.
On Thursday morning, Perera landed safely in Auckland Airport and was greeted by cameras.
A spokeswoman for Maori TV confirmed Bryant had gone to Paris to work on another project.
The pair had been questioned by Israeli authorities after their ship was brought to shore but were released shortly after.
The Israeli military said they did not use force to board the boat, calling it "uneventful".
The ship was part of the third "Freedom Flotilla" that included 19 journalists and activists from around the world.
The pair had been invited to join as media observers.
The three other boats in the flotilla turned back, activist group Canadian Boat to Gaza said in a statement.
Israel's blockade of Gaza is now in its ninth year.
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