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A Qantas flight bound for New Zealand has been forced to turn back to Sydney shortly after take-off, following reports of smoke and fumes in the cabin.

QF163 departed Sydney about 6.40pm yesterday heading for Wellington, but about one hour into the flight was forced to return due to reports of fumes in the rear of the cabin.

The aircraft, carrying 144 people, returned safely to Sydney about three hours later.

The Qantas flight from Sydney to Wellington was forced to turn back about one hour after take-off due to reports of smokes and fumes. (Supplied Nine)

Two people required medical treatment due to the fumes.

9News.com.au has contacted Qantas for comment.

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