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  •   Home > News > Living & Travel

    A man's facing court today for allegedly pointing a laser at planes, near Wellington Airport

    A man's facing court today for allegedly pointing a laser at planes, near Wellington Airport


    Wellington Airport
    Wellington Airport
    Air Traffic Control reported to Police on Saturday night, that two planes including one preparing to land, were being targeted by a laser.

    Police say they figured out the laser pointer was coming from Stokes Valley - leading to the arrest of a man with a laser.

    They say pointing a laser at an aircraft is incredibly dangerous and Police will ensure anybody shining a laser at aircraft will be held accountable.

    A 35-year-old man is set to appear in the Hutt Valley District Court today, charged with endangering transport.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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