Passenger of the cruise refused entry to Dunedin, deported

The Kiwi odyssey of a passenger from an Australian cruise liner was interrupted at Dunedin today, when he was denied entry into town, that 's the only way in the city. she was arrested and deported.

New Zealand's Border Immigration Officer, Stephanie Greathead, said that the man, a passenger aboard the cruise ship Radiance of the Seas, was in custody and had to leave with a flight back to Australia tonight.

"New Zealand immigration can confirm that an Australian has been returned to [Port Otago] aujourd & # 39; hui ".

Neither Ms. Greathead nor the Royal Caribbean Police or Cruise Company can explain why the man was denied entry to New Zealand.

In a statement, Royal Caribbean said it "cooperated fully with New Zealand police and customs in this matter".

The cruise ship, with a capacity of 2501 passengers and 859 crew members, left Sydney on Wednesday to arrive today in Dunedin, bound for Auckland for a 10-night cruise.

There have also been reported cases of sudden death on a cruise ship in Dunedin today, but it is still unclear whether it is Radiance of the Seas or Golden Princess, also moored in Dunedin.

A police spokeswoman said the death was not suspicious and that he had been referred to the coroner.