Auckland Airport is spending $1.8 billion on infrastructure over five years. Herald aviation writer Grant Bradley checks on progress in the international terminal. Video / Greg Bowker
Specialist teams attended and assessed the item, which was found to be a smoke alarm.
Air New Zealand is scrambling to find more aircraft after problems with Rolls-Royce engines on its Dreamliners forced flight cancellations and delays during the next four days.
Flights from Auckland Airport have been cancelled and delayed - is yours on the list?
Tristram Clayton talks to families as they reunite at the Auckland Airport this Christmas.