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Jacinda Ardern's Antarctica flight turned around

October 25, 2022
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The plane carrying Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to Antarctica has turned around due to bad weather at McMurdo Sound.

She was heading to the ice for a four-day visit marking the 65th anniversary of Scott Base - New Zealand's Antarctic home.

It is also the first full season of Antarctic research after two years of Covid-19 disruption.

The plane - a C130 Hercules - has returned to Christchurch. It is also carrying several scientists and Antarctic New Zealand staff.

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