The Air New Zealand flight was delayed by around 50 minutes due to a medical incident onboard. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has praised Air New Zealand’s handling of a medical emergency which saw her flight diverted. Flight NZ5065 from Auckland to Nelson was diverted to New Plymouth Airport on Thursday morning due to a “medical incident”, an Air New Zealand spokesperson said. READ MORE:* Air New Zealand flight diverted after medical emergency* Qantas A380 makes unscheduled visit to Auckland Airport after medical emergency* Air NZ flight from Los Angeles to London diverted due to 'medical emergency'"Of course, the hugely professional staff of Air New Zealand just did an exceptional job of managing with the help of some passengers," she said. FLIGHTRADAR24 Flight NZ5065 had to divert to New Plymouth.

Source: Stuff May 27, 2021 00:39 UTC