Red wind warnings issued for Christchurch and Wellington as storm hits

Thursday 23 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 23 Oct 2025, 2:49pm

Severe weather has brought damaging winds to Christchurch and Wellington, with gusts expected to reach up to 150km/h. The storm has caused power outages, flight cancellations, and property damage, including a roof being torn off a home in Newlands. Red wind warnings remain in place for parts of the country.

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1. StuffThu 23 Oct 2025, 10:42am

   Damaging winds in Christchurch and Wellington with gusts of up to 150kph expected (opens in new tab)

   • Your say: How is the severe weather affecting you? (opens in new tab) Thu 23 Oct 2025, 10:56am
   • The day wild winds rolled into Wellington - and gave it a saltwater slap (opens in new tab) Thu 23 Oct 2025, 2:49pm
2. RNZThu 23 Oct 2025, 1:55pm

   'Peeling back': Wellington man watches wind tear off home's roof (opens in new tab)

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3. 1NewsThu 23 Oct 2025, 2:16pm

   'The family is safe' - Wellington home damaged by high winds (opens in new tab)