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Storm Cancels 200 Wellington Flights, Triggers Floods, Landslides
6/27/2026
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Story summary
- Wild weather forced the cancellation of about 200 flights at Wellington Airport on June 26.
- Lower Hutt officials reported flooded roads and two landslides after the storm.
- Powerco recorded more than 3,000 power outages on June 27.
- MetService said the wet and windy 24-hour period was ending.
- Emergency authorities warned of road debris and continued landslide risk in Wellington.
