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Gale Forces Tip Plane, Trigger State Emergency in Wellington

6/9/2026

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A gust of wind tipped a light aircraft onto its wing and wheel at Wellington Airport, which crews righted, leaving no injuries.
Officials declared a state of emergency as gale-force winds cancelled flights, ferries and roads, warned of nine-metre waves, and ordered evacuations for hundreds.
Air New Zealand cancelled about eight flights and offered rebooking, while fishing charter operator Jonathan Delich halted all trips for Tuesday and Wednesday.

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A gust of wind tipped a light aircraft onto its wing and wheel at Wellington Airport, which crews righted, leaving no injuries.
Officials declared a state of emergency as gale-force winds cancelled flights, ferries and roads, warned of nine-metre waves, and ordered evacuations for hundreds.
Air New Zealand cancelled about eight flights and offered rebooking, while fishing charter operator Jonathan Delich halted all trips for Tuesday and Wednesday.