Queues at Wellington Airport this morning after flights were cancelled. Photo: RNZFlights in and out of Wellington Airport have been delayed, as high winds cause headaches for New Year's Eve travellers. Four flights were diverted including three forced to return to Auckland and Christchurch, and a flight from Nelson which was diverted to Palmerston North. The MetService has issued a strong wind warnings for Wellington until 4pm on Sunday, forecasting gale north westerlies gusting 120km/h in exposed places. Orange weather warnings are in place for the Marlborough Sounds, Wellington, Wairarapa extending south of Greytown and parts of Canterbury.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 31, 2023 04:10 UTC