Wairarapa Floods and Airport Recovery

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Wairarapa’s flood crisis deepens as Martinborough remains cut off, bridges collapse again, and roads stay closed—this time isolating communities for the second time in months. Wellington Airport slowly recovers after 200 flights were canceled by 150km/h winds, with delays still expected. Residents share harrowing stories of stranded homes and flooded properties, while emergency crews race to rescue stranded drivers. Power’s slowly returning, but thousands remain without electricity across Waikato and Taranaki. Key highways stay underwater, with no reopening date in sight. Cleanup crews now…