Ben TomsettMultimedia Journalist - Dunedin, NZ Herald·NZ Herald·18 Aug, 2026 03:01 AM2 mins to readNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Plans are announced for a second Waitematā harbour crossing while Trump threatens to bomb Oman | Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Video / NZ HeraldA United States Air Force flight bound for Antarctica has turned back to Christchurch less than 2.5 hours after taking off.The hulking C-17 Globemaster left Christchurch Airport about 9am on Tuesday using the call sign ICE28, and headed south towards McMurdo Station before turning around over the Southern Ocean.
US Air Force Antarctica flight turns back to Christchurch after 2.5 hours
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