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A 70-year-old New Zealander was stopped at Melbourne International Airport on Wednesday.
Kmart bag leads to luggage confusion after Air NZ flight
The passengers had purchased the exact same type of bag the night before the flight.
Mother says airline lost unaccompanied children in airport overnight
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Wellington City Council will consult with residents on selling airport shares
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Travel chaos: Two years of Air NZ flight disruptions due to engine problem
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'Chaos': Woman arrested on Canberra Airport runway
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