Strong winds rip roof off North Canterbury home

Friday 24 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 24 Oct 2025, 10:46am

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A violent gust of wind ripped half the roof off a house in Oxford on Thursday morning. The incident left the interior drenched by rain and sent debris across the road, smashing a car window. The family was forced to shelter in a home office during the storm.

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1. The PressFri 24 Oct 2025, 5:32am

   Wind rips roof off North Canterbury house - an hour later rain hits (opens in new tab)

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2. RNZFri 24 Oct 2025, 10:46am

   Howling winds rip roof off Canterbury house (opens in new tab)