Southern regions warned of destructive winds and heavy rain

Thursday 23 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 23 Oct 2025, 5:00am

In this story MetService

MetService has issued warnings for potentially destructive winds across southern regions, including Canterbury and Wellington. Residents are advised to stay indoors or seek shelter as gusts could reach 150km/h in the Canterbury High Country. Travel disruptions have already been reported, including train cancellations in Wellington.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 23 Oct 2025, 4:30am

   Southerners told to brace for severe winds (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 23 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Canterbury and Wellington brace for life-threatening winds and heavy rain (opens in new tab)

3. The PostThu 23 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Wellington braces for widespread weather and travel chaos (opens in new tab)