Ardern orders inquiry into Air New Zealand's work for Saudi Arabia navy

Engineers for the national carrier, which is majority-owned by the government, worked on engines and a power turbine for the Royal Saudi Navy

Prime minister Jacinda Ardern has asked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to investigate after it was revealed an Air New Zealand company worked on the engine of a Saudi Arabian navy ship.

The national carrier for New Zealand, which is majority-owned by the government, is facing mounting questions after a TVNZ investigation revealed some of its specialist engineers worked on two engines and one power turbine for the royal navy of Saudi Arabia though a third-party company in 2019.