Gales cancel New Zealand Cook Strait ferries, flights

By Xinhua,

Wellington : All Cook Strait ferry crossings linking New Zealand’s North Island and South Island were canceled on Sunday by both Toll New Zealand and Bluebridge, because of gales in Cook Strait.

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The Interislander company said waves in the strait were up to seven meters high, Radio New Zealand reported.

Met Service said earlier that gale force winds of 120-140 km were forecast in coastal areas.

Besides, 18 flights at Wellington International Airport were canceled because it was not safe for passengers or air crew to walk onto the tarmac.

Only Air New Zealand Link flights were affected. Boeings were still operating, but some access gates were closed.