Air New Zealand flight to Perth returns to Auckland mid-flight

Wednesday 3 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 3 Sep 2025, 7:44pm

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An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Perth was forced to return to Auckland on Wednesday. Pilots identified an engineering issue approximately one hour into the flight. The aircraft returned to the city's international terminal shortly after its 12.35pm departure.

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1. StuffWed 3 Sep 2025, 7:25pm

   Air NZ flight to Perth turned back to Auckland due to ‘engineering issue’ (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 3 Sep 2025, 7:44pm

   Air NZ flight from Auckland to Perth diverted after engineering issue detected in midair (opens in new tab)