A police officer has been injured after being assaulted while responding to disorderly behaviour at Christchurch Airport early this morning.

A police spokesperson told chrislynchmedia.com the incident happened at around 1.50am, when an officer approached two people who were behaving in a disorderly manner.

One of the individuals assaulted the officer. Further police units responded and two people were arrested.

The injured officer was taken to hospital by ambulance with moderate injuries.

A 29 year old man is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court today, charged with injures with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

A 24 year old woman is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court on 26 November, charged with obstruction.

Police enquiries are ongoing.