Fire and Emergency was on standby for the from Auckland to Napier just before 7.30 this morning - but weren't required.

The aircraft will now go through a mandatory inspection before it is allowed to return to service.

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Politics:
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Politics:
A plea to keep Auckland's Takapuna golf course open, from one the country's best known golfers 18:57

Rugby:
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Netball:
The Central Pulse have put themselves right into the playoff reckoning in netball's ANZ Premiership with a 59-50 win over leaders the Mainland Tactix in the capital 18:07

Environment:
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Rugby:
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Law and Order:
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All Blacks coach Scott Robertson hopes to channel the lessons of 2024 into his second year at the helm 16:56

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