One person injured after reported tornado hits Manawatū motor camp

Wednesday 3 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Wed 3 Dec 2025, 5:55pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, MetService, Whanganui Hospital

A man was injured after a caravan was reportedly overturned by a tornado near Dudding Lake in rural Rangitīkei. The incident, which occurred around midday, left nearly 200 properties without power. Emergency services attended the scene to assess several people following the severe weather.

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1. 1NewsWed 3 Dec 2025, 1:40pm

   One injured, power cut to nearly 200 homes after reported Manawatū tornado (opens in new tab)

   • Man injured as caravan 'flattened' reportedly by Manawatū tornado (opens in new tab) Wed 3 Dec 2025, 1:40pm
2. Otago Daily TimesWed 3 Dec 2025, 1:57pm

   Reports of tornado damage, injuries in Manawatū (opens in new tab)

3. The Post via StuffWed 3 Dec 2025, 3:58pm

   Man injured as ‘tornado’ sends caravan flying (opens in new tab)

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4. RNZWed 3 Dec 2025, 5:55pm

   Person injured as tornado reportedly flips caravan at Rangitīkei motor camp (opens in new tab)