Air New Zealand flight returns to Auckland after failed Invercargill landing

Tuesday 30 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 30 Sep 2025, 5:59pm

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An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Invercargill aborted its landing on Tuesday due to strong cross-winds. After making two passes over Invercargill during a three-hour round trip, the aircraft flew back north. Severe wind conditions have been impacting flights across the South Island.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 30 Sep 2025, 12:56pm

   Flight battered by winds abandons Invercargill landing (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 30 Sep 2025, 4:34pm

   Flight from Auckland to Invercargill ends up back where it started due to strong winds (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 30 Sep 2025, 5:59pm

   Air New Zealand flights diverted after severe winds batter South Island (opens in new tab)