Queenstown Airport said the Virgin Australia flight VA148 departed Queenstown at 5.50pm yesterday, bound for Melbourne when it experienced an issue just after take-off. It was then diverted to Invercargill Airport, where it landed safely. "The aircraft has been met by emergency services at Invercargill Airport. Passengers waking in Invercargill this morning will be bussed to Queenstown, Virgin told 9News. "The engine has been shut down so it's not an issue, and we have got crews on the ground at Invercargill Airport as a precaution only."

Source: Stuff June 17, 2024 14:47 UTC