Air New Zealand flight returns to Auckland due to engine issue

Thursday 20 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 20 Nov 2025, 5:21pm

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An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Nelson was forced to return to Auckland after an engine shutdown occurred near Mt Taranaki. Emergency services were called to the airport on Thursday afternoon, but the aircraft landed safely.

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1. RNZThu 20 Nov 2025, 4:48pm

   Air NZ flight to Nelson forced to return to Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 20 Nov 2025, 5:21pm

   Emergency services on standby as Air New Zealand flight turns back to Auckland (opens in new tab)