Strong winds have buffeted some flights around the country today including causing a rocky approach at Queenstown Airport. Photo: 123RF
High winds have made it challenging for passengers aboard flights in some parts of the country today.
An orange strong wind warning was in place for Hawke's Bay, from Napier southwards and the Tararua District until 10pm on Saturday night.
A similar warning was in force until mid-afternoon for Southern Fiordland, Southland, Stewart Island, Clutha and Dunedin.
And Wairarapa was under a strong wind watch until mid-afternoon.
At least one flight had to return to Auckland on Saturday morning after being unable to land in Dunedin.
Passengers said it was a rocky approach to Queenstown Airport because of the winds.
It comes after a tornado hit Hamilton on Thursday night, damaging houses in Nawton including throwing a trampoline into powerlines.
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