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Wind forces flight back to NZ

Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Weather

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Wind forces flight back to NZ
Large trees were toppled by high winds in the Avatiu Valley overnight on Thursday. PHOTO: AL WILLIAMS. 21062531

Rarotonga continued to get battered by high winds on Friday, forcing an Air New Zealand aircraft to make a dramatic aborted landing. The incident follows rough weather throughout the month that has kept emergency services busy with toppled trees, power poles and blocked roads. By Emmanuel Samoglou and Al Williams

Rarotonga continued to get battered by high winds on Friday, forcing an Air New Zealand aircraft to make a dramatic aborted landing. The incident follows rough weather throughout the month that has kept emergency services busy with toppled trees, power poles and blocked roads. By Emmanuel Samoglou and Al Williams


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