3 Nov 2025

Plane diverted from Auckland Airport over airfield maintenance

9:16 am on 3 November 2025
Auckland International Airport - flights canned due to Cyclone Gabrielle

An airport spokesperson said there had been maintenance issues on the airfield. Photo: LDR / Stuff / Stephen Forbes

A flight trying to land at Auckland Airport had to divert to Hamilton after what the airport said were maintenance issues on the airfield.

An airport spokesperson said a small number of arriving flights also faced delays.

Operations have returned to normal.

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