Air New Zealand said it was cancelling all domestic flights to and from Auckland through midday on Tuesday as well as many international flights. The carrier said some international routes would continue operating, although flights might need to be diverted from Auckland. The carrier also cancelled domestic flights to and from the cities of Hamilton, Tauranga and Taupo. Cyclone Gabrielle was already affecting the northern part of New Zealand on Sunday. Weather forecaster MetService said it was expecting a “widespread and significant” weather event, with heavy rain, strong winds and large waves.

Source: The Herald February 12, 2023 06:21 UTC