Man charged after laser pointed at two planes near Wellington Airport

Sunday 21 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 21 Sep 2025, 8:55am

A 35-year-old man has been charged with endangering transport after two commercial aircraft were allegedly targeted by a laser on Saturday evening. Air traffic controllers reported the incidents near Wellington Airport around 6.45pm. The man is due to appear in the Hutt Valley District Court.

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1. StuffSun 21 Sep 2025, 7:49am

   ‘Incredibly dangerous’: Man arrested after laser pointed at planes in Wellington (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 21 Sep 2025, 7:52am

   Man charged after laser pointed at planes near Wellington Airport (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSun 21 Sep 2025, 8:20am

   Landing plane allegedly targeted by laser at Wellington Airport (opens in new tab)

4. RNZSun 21 Sep 2025, 8:55am

   Arrest after laser pointed at two planes landing at Wellington Airport (opens in new tab)