News | Environment
11 Jan 2026 17:08
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Environment

    High winds are forcing flight cancellations at Wellington airport

    High winds are forcing flight cancellations at Wellington airport


    Wellington Airport
    Wellington Airport
    MetService has issued a strong wind watch for the Wairarapa and Wellington regions till 10pm.

    Wellington Airport is advising customers to check for the latest updates with their airline.

    Meanwhile, large swells on Wellington's south coast have shut roads throughout the day - with debris thrown up by high seas.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Environment News
     11 Jan: A new species of spider has been discovered tunnelling underground in Taranaki
     11 Jan: A warning for Auckland dog owners to keep pets away from nesting birds on beaches this summer
     11 Jan: Wet, windy and warm weather is expected to round out the weekend
     10 Jan: MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the South Island West Coast
     10 Jan: An expected rain deluge and a possible tropical cyclone are posing fresh threats to already hard-hit communities in Queensland's far north
     10 Jan: There's still no sign of more Queensland fruit flies, after a single male fly was found in Auckland
     10 Jan: A warning that today's heat and wind alerts raise fire risk
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    New Zealand Giant Slalom skiing star Alice Robinson isn't switching focus despite surprise showings in a different discipline More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    New Zealand households and small businesses will soon have a simpler way to slash their electricity bills More...



     Today's News

    Cricket:
    The Wellington Blaze have posted an imposing 165 for six batting first against the Northern Brave in the women's T20 Super Smash in the capita;l 16:57

    Entertainment:
    Justin Baldoni accused Blake Lively of "setting [him] up for a trap" during the making of It Ends With Us 16:53

    Entertainment:
    Leigh-Anne Pinnock's husband Andre Gray went to therapy to save their marriage after he "broke" her heart 16:23

    Cricket:
    The Northern Brave have fallen agonisingly short of pulling off a stunning run chase over the Wellington Blaze in their T20 Super Smash at the Basin Reserve 16:17

    Entertainment:
    Minnie Driver is "so glad" she found love with her fiancé Addison O'Dea 15:53

    Living & Travel:
    The Breakers require an instant reset for this afternoon's Australian basketball league trip to Illawarra 15:27

    Politics:
    Iranian protesters chant anti-government messages as authorities signal intensifying crackdown 15:27

    Soccer:
    An opportunity for the Wellington Phoenix to move up through the congested A-League ladder 15:27

    Entertainment:
    Sarah Jessica Parker has hinted she is keen to play her Sex and the City character again 15:23

    Accident and Emergency:
    A search is continuing for a swimmer swept down the Waikato River yesterday afternoon 15:07


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2026 New Zealand City Ltd