Air New Zealand Flight Diverts Due to Wild Winds

Wellington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

An Air New Zealand flight from Brisbane to Wellington had a heart-pounding landing attempt yesterday, briefly touching down before aborting due to severe wind shear—sending passengers skyward with a loud bang. Forced to divert to Christchurch after Wellington’s gale-force winds grounded operations, passengers are stranded overnight with return flights delayed until tomorrow. Another flight from Melbourne also diverted to Auckland, as airlines scramble to recover from yesterday’s chaos. Wellington’s airport is open again—but delays linger as travelers wait for normalcy. Support the show:Get a…