Overdue light aircraft near Nelson: Search northeast of the city underway

NZ Herald3 Nov, 2026 12:55 AMQuick ReadA rescue effort in relation to an overdue aircraft is currently underway near the Nelson region. Image / Google MapsA rescue effort in relation to an overdue aircraft is currently underway near the Nelson region. Image / Google MapsRescue efforts are underway for an overdue aircraft near Nelson.The light aircraft left Nelson around 9.10am today and was last known to be in an area northeast of Nelson, a spokesperson from Maritime NZ’s Rescue Co-ordination Centre (RCCNZ) said. “RCCNZ is coordinating a search operation for an overdue light