Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
28 March, 2026, 5:49 pm
Central - 26°C Rain
28 March, 2026, 5:49 pm Central - 26°C Rain

Nadi International Airport being used as a stopover to refuel longhaul flights from NZ

Nadi International Airport being used as a stopover to refuel longhaul flights from NZ

By Vijay Narayan
19/09/2017
[Photo: radionz]

Nadi International Airport is being used as a stopover to refuel longhaul flights from New Zealand to the United States as a ruptured pipeline is causing fuel shortages at Auckland airport.

Air New Zealand said it had diverted several flights to Fiji over the past few days to top up on fuel.

Radio NZ reports that the temporary shut‑down of the damaged pipeline was affecting all airlines operating in and out of Auckland Airport.

The airport said it does not know how long the problem would take to fix, but it said it was in regular contact with the company responsible for the pipeline, Refinery New Zealand, to know when it would be operational again.

Travellers have been advised to check with their airline for any disruptions.

FEATURE NEWS
CFL Foundation Charity Walk draws strong support for children battling cancer
The CFL Foundation Charity Walk has drawn overwhelming support, with thousands donating to help children living with cancer. Senior Content Director S...
1 hour ago
LATEST NEWS
$50M True Mart Complex opens in Nepani employing 50-70 people
Today marks a historic occasion for people residing in Laqere and nearby communities following the official opening of the $50 million True Mart ...
4 minutes ago

Fatal accidents in West claim lives of woman and child
A woman and a child have lost their lives in two separate accidents in the Western Division this morning.Police say a 9-year-old girl was hit by a ...
12 minutes ago

CFL Foundation Charity Walk draws strong support for children battling cancer
The CFL Foundation Charity Walk has drawn overwhelming support, with thousands donating to help children living with cancer. Senior Content Director ...
1 hour ago

Bus accident near Centrepoint causing traffic
A bus has overturned at Vesida near Centre Point and it is causing traffic.fijivillage News received information that some of the passengers have ...
2 hours ago

Driving instructor jailed for fake taxi permit scam
Former driving instructor, Sandeep Anand Reddy, has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment, of which 12 months will be served in a correctional ...
3 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Fiji Sports Council Saga: Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
22 days ago

National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...
29 days ago

Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
29 days ago

TOP