Fog disrupts 17 flights out of Christchurch Airport

Multiple flights out of Christchurch Airport have been delayed or cancelled due to thick fog.

At least 17 flights have been affected to destinations across New Zealand.

Cancelled flights include those to Auckland, Queenstown, Invercargill and Dunedin.

Those delayed include flights to Blenheim, Wellington and Auckland.

Passengers have been advised to check with their airlines for updates on conditions and further disruptions, as well as see the Christchurch Airport website for more details.

International flights are unaffected.

According to MetService, the fog is expected to lift throughout the morning and be cleared by 11am.

Cloudy periods are expected in Christchurch throughout the day, with a few showers from midday.

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