An Air New Zealand Airbus A320-232 at Dunedin Airport yesterday, after an unknown incident, speculated to be a bird strike, forced the cancellation of its return flight to Auckland. Email: ruby.shaw@odt.co.nzAir New Zealand is refusing to comment after one of its planes was grounded at Dunedin Airport, forcing the cancellation of an Auckland-bound flight. However, the return flight was cancelled. Air NZ declined to answer questions about yesterday morning’s events and any impact on aircraft, operations or passenger travel. Dunedin Airport also did not respond to questions.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 30, 2026 16:40 UTC