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Fog cancels Auckland flights, delays others

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Fog at Auckland Aiport  7 August 2024.

Fog caused flight cancellations and delays at Auckland Airport on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ / Mark Stevens

More than 30 flights in and out of Auckland Airport have been delayed or cancelled as fog blankets much of the city.

Fog restrictions were put in place at the airport about 6.30am on Wednesday.

Thirteen regional flights lights were cancelled, and 15 delayed.

Main trunk flight have also been delayed, with seven flights to and from Christchurch and Queenstown affected.

No international flights have been affected.

Travellers were advised to check with their airline for the latest updates on their flight.

MetService meteorologist Oscar Shiviti said the fog should clear by midday and fine conditions were expected for the rest of the day.