More than 50 Air New Zealand flights were cancelled due to high winds in Wellington. Photo / Getty ImagesMore than 50 Air New Zealand flights were cancelled due to high winds in Wellington. Photo / Getty ImagesBy RNZPassengers on more than 50 Air New Zealand flights cancelled because of high winds in the capital on Sunday are now being rebooked. Gusts over 100km/h were recorded in Wellington on Sunday; however, winds have eased on Monday morning. He said because of the number of customers who need rebooking, seat availability into Wellington will be limited over the next couple of days.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 11, 2026 21:41 UTC