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Auckland to Dunedin flight returned due to phone threat

NZ HeraldRNZSaturday 4 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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An Air New Zealand flight scheduled to depart Auckland for Dunedin at 5.40pm was turned back due to a specific phone threat. Police used explosive detector dogs to sweep the aircraft and luggage. Passengers disembarked safely after remaining on board while security procedures were followed.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sat 4 Jan 2025, 9:27am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Explosive detector dog unit sweeps aircraft, luggage after Dunedin-bound flight turned back at Auckland (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Phone threat caused Air New Zealand flight grounding, police say (opens in new tab)