Flight to Australia urgently diverted mid-journey after onboard mechanical problem
Flight ANZ175 from Auckland to Perth diverted near the northern part of Tasmania and is now headed for Sydney.
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Daily Mail
12 hours ago
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Flight to Australia urgently diverted mid-journey after onboard mechanical problem
An Air New Zealand flight has been diverted to Sydney due to a mechanical issue on the plane mid-journey. Flight ANZ175 from Auckland to Perth diverted near the northern part of Tasmania and is now headed for Sydney.
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