Photo: Rhyva van OnselenQueenstown Airport remains in lockdown awaiting the arrival of explosives experts after a bomb threat sparked evacuations this morning. "Passengers and members of the public are asked to stay away from the airport until we have clearance to reopen." Travellers were evacuated from the airport following a bomb threat this morning. The airport earlier said on Facebook it had activated its emergency security protocols in response to "a potential bomb alert". Security staff outside the airport following a possible bomb threat on Friday morning.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 05, 2023 21:14 UTC