Just after 4pm this afternoon NZ5366 travelling from Christchurch to Wellington landed safely after smoke was seen coming from the engine," Air New Zealand Head of Flight Operations, Hugh Pearce said in a statement.
"The aircraft was met by emergency services and all passengers have disembarked safely.
Pearce later added that the cause remains under investigation.
Wow! That’s going to be some paperwork for someone… Aviation investigations don’t muck around