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Men removed from Air NZ flight for disobeying crew

November 30, 2017
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Two passengers flying from Dunedin to Christchurch yesterday had to be removed from their flight after they disobeyed and failed to comply with crew instructions.

Police were called to Christchurch Airport to assist the two men, who were not arrested.

It's understood they were on an Air New Zealand flight that arrived in Christchurch just before midday.

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