Police had confirmed a small aircraft had landed safely after having trouble with its landing gear.
A witness at Hamilton airport said the plane managed to land without its front landing gear engaged.
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Fire crews had earlier rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a light aircraft with landing gear problems.
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said the crews were expected to arrive at the airport at 11am.