A bomb scare at Hawke's Bay Airport at the weekend is being heralded as a "timely reminder" of security risks, and airport safety.
On Sunday evening emergency services were called, planes were grounded, and the airport was evacuated after an unidentified bag was left at the terminal.
A police spokeswoman said they were called about 7pm about the bag, and assisted with an evacuation around 7.20pm. Just 15 minutes later, people were allowed back inside the terminal after it was confirmed the bag was just lost property.
Those arriving at the airport on Sunday evening were not allowed to disembark - such as passengers of a 6.30pm Jetstar flight from Auckland.
Napier resident Josh, who did not want his last name used, said when their flight arrived they were told to remain on board, but were not told of the bomb scare.