An emergency was earlier declared at Tauranga Airport after the light aircraft reported it was in trouble. A Tauranga Council spokesman said the plane made an emergency landing in a paddock at Athenree. The Civil Aviation Authority were now investigating the cause of today's emergency. A Fire Service spokesman said there was an issue with the engine. Police said the alarm was raised at 10.45am and emergency services had just arrived at the airport .

Source: New Zealand Herald July 11, 2016 22:55 UTC