A suspected mid-air medical emergency last night forced a packed Air New Zealand plane bound for Hong Kong to turn back just hours into the flight. The plane, which left Auckland just before midnight, was crossing the Tasman Sea when passengers were told the plane had to urgently return to Auckland because of a medical emergency. They were now checking back into a rescheduled flight due to leave at 10am. Those at the airport said it was chaotic with just two staff to tend to the plane-load of passengers. Air New Zealand has been approached for comment.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 04, 2017 19:18 UTC