Strong gusts prompt flight cancellation at Dunedin AirportJOHN HAWKINS/FAIRFAX NZ An Air New Zealand flight was diverted from Dunedin because of strong winds. Strong winds in Dunedin forced an Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to divert to Christchurch. The diverted flight, NZ675, prompted the cancellation of another flight, NZ674, on Wednesday afternoon, a Dunedin Airport spokeswoman said. It is a little bit windy out there today so please check the flight information page on our website... https://t.co/PcIgACZsBE — Dunedin Airport (@DunedinAirport) January 25, 2017 An Air New Zealand spokeswoman confirmed customers were being accommodated on alternate services. A MetService spokesman said gale-force gusts of up to 80kmh were recorded at the Momona-based airport.

Source: Stuff January 25, 2017 03:15 UTC