18 Sep 2011

Security incident at Auckland airport terminal

6:14 am on 18 September 2011

Air New Zealand has confimed there was a security incident at Auckland airport's domestic terminal on Saturday when a man tried to get on a plane.

Radio New Zealand understands the man was dressed in a pilot's uniform.

An Air New Zealand says the man tried to pass through a boarding gate, but staff realised he did not have correct identification.

The airline says he then left the airport and the police were alerted.

Police have confirmed the incident, but can't confirm whether the man has been located.