A Qantas flight from Sydney to Auckland was forced to make an emergency landing on Friday after pilots received a warning about a potential fire in the cargo hold.
The Boeing 737, operating as flight QFA141, declared a mayday while flying over the Tasman Sea. A mayday call is an international distress signal requiring full emergency assistance.
The aircraft landed without incident at the Auckland airport shortly before midday local time.
Emergency services in New Zealand said they were alerted at about 11.05am local time following reports of smoke onboard the flight.
The airport confirmed the plane touched down safely at 11.47am and was met by 16 fire engines and multiple ambulances. No passengers required any medical treatment
