An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Whangārei was struck by a laser on Friday night. READ MORE:* Dangerous laser strikes still targeting night flights* Airline pilots welcome member's bill proposing tougher penalties for laser strikes* Laser strikers endanger lives, need more severe punishments says pilotA police spokeswoman confirmed they had received a report of a laser strike about 8.05pm Friday. However, the location of the laser strike was unable to be pinpointed and there are no lines of inquiry. Supplied Air New Zealand says laser strikes are potentially dangerous (File photo). In 2016, then New Zealand Air Line Pilots' Association president Tim Robinson said the laser beams could completely blind pilots at critical stages of flying.

Source: Stuff April 17, 2021 05:15 UTC