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An Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Sydney has been diverted to Auckland.
Air NZ told RNZ it was due to an engine issue.
"Flight NZ249 from Wellington to Sydney experienced an engine issue about an hour into the flight," Air New Zealand Head of Flight Operations Hugh Pearce said.
"As per Air New Zealand's standard operating procedures, the engine was shut down and the aircraft was diverted to Auckland where it landed safely just after 5.20pm.
"The matter will now be investigated. The safety of our customers and team is our utmost priority.
"Customers will rebooked on the next available service. We thank them for their patience."
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Fiight ANZ249 departed Wellington shortly before 3pm.
The website Flight Radar showed the flight sharply diverting away to Auckland shortly after leaving Wellington.
It has now landed in Auckland.
