Police are investigating a report a female passenger was sexually assaulted on an Air New Zealand flight yesterday.
The passenger reported the case to police, who have confirmed they are in the early stages of investigating the incident, which allegedly happened on board a plane on December 5.
"Police will speak with anyone who is relevant to the investigation and that will include Air NZ," a spokeswoman told the Herald.
If anyone witnessed this incident or has information which can be of use in the police investigation they were encouraged to contact Counties Manukau Police on 09 261 1300.
Alternatively, people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.