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Fire disrupts flights at Wellington Airport in NZ

By AAP Newswire

Jun 13, 2026

A fire has broken out at Wellington Airport ‌in New Zealand, forcing the main terminal to be evacuated and causing flight diversions before it was ‌extinguished.

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand said crews responded alongside the airport's own fire brigade after the blaze was first reported about 7.15pm.

Wellington Airport ‌said ⁠in a later update that the fire in the southwest terminal had been extinguished.

The airport, which serves the capital, said no injuries had been reported and that authorities would investigate the ⁠cause of the ‌fire.

"The airport will be open as usual tomorrow, however there may be ‌some flow-on disruptions to flights so passengers are advised to check directly with their airlines," it added.

Flights into Wellington were temporarily diverted after the fire broke out while the southwest ‌pier and main terminal building were evacuated.

Air New Zealand, the airport's largest carrier, said its flights in and out of Wellington were being held back until further notice.