Cleanup begins after destructive winds hit North and South Islands
Friday 24 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Four Square
Powerful winds have caused property damage, toppled trees, and left tens of thousands without electricity across the lower North Island and South Island. States of emergency remain in Canterbury and Southland, while residents in Eketāhuna continue to assess damage from the two-day storm.
