Sydney Teen Deported from New Zealand Due To His 'Bomb' Joke

A Sydney Teen typed 'i have a bomb' into a in-flight app, and has cost New Zealand tax payers tens of thousands dollars.

Air New Zealand has stood down two pilots after an incident during a Perth to Auckland flight. Source: AAP

According to New.com, 19-year-old Meke Fifita was arrested after he typed 'i have a bomb' into a in-flight app.

His lawyer labelled his behavior as 'grossly stupid'. A local court has ordered Fifita pay $3000 as immediate reparation sum, which has been paid by his father in Sydney. 

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