Air NZ plane grounded on the tarmac at Sydney Airport in possible safety threat

A plane from New Zealand has been grounded on the tarmac after it landed at Sydney Airport, reportedly due to an unknown safety threat.

Flight NZ-247 arrived from Wellington at about 5.40pm with tactical operations unit, paramedics and firefighters all called to the scene.

The airbus has 154 staff and passengers on board.

Air New Zealand captain David Morgan, the airline’s chief operational integrity and safety officer, said they are aware of the incident.

“We are working with the local authorities and following standard protocols established for such incidents,” he said in a statement on Saturday night.

“The safety and security of all passengers and crew is our utmost priority.”