NZ slams Qatar as Kiwi woman revealed as victim of airport exams

New Zealand has revealed one of its citizens was among the women subjected to invasive pelvic examinations at Doha airport, labelling the action "completely unacceptable". "We were extremely concerned to learn... that a New Zealand national was involved in the appalling incident involving female passengers on several Qatar Airways flights," the foreign affairs ministry said late Thursday. "This action was completely unacceptable. We are making our views known to Qatari authorities and are seeking a full report on what occurred." Women on 10 flights out of Doha were subject to the examinations as authorities in the ultra-conservative Gulf state searched for the mother of a newborn baby found abandoned in an airport bathroom. The foreign ministry statement provided no details about the New Zealand woman involved, citing privacy concerns. Qatar said Wednesday it "regrets any distress" over the incident, which occurred in early October but only came to light this week after affected Australian passengers spoke out.<br/>