Severe storms cause damage across North Canterbury

Thursday 23 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 23 Oct 2025, 12:51pm

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Gale-force winds battered North Canterbury on Thursday morning, causing significant damage. In Oxford, a resident's roof was ripped off during the storm, while a Culverden farmer reported topsoil being blown away and potential crop loss.

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1. The Press via StuffThu 23 Oct 2025, 12:41pm

   Watch: ‘Rocks blowing past’ as storm rips through Canterbury farm (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldThu 23 Oct 2025, 12:51pm

   Canterbury storms rip roof off Oxford home as winds hit 150km/h (opens in new tab)