High winds destroy caravan near Lake Tekapo

Thursday 28 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 28 Aug 2025, 5:02pm

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Strong winds in the Canterbury high country have destroyed a caravan near Lake Tekapo. Emergency services responded to the scene after the vehicle was toppled and smashed by the high winds.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 28 Aug 2025, 3:22pm

   Winds destroy caravan near Lake Tekapo as gales hit Canterbury (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 28 Aug 2025, 5:02pm

   Caravan smashed to smithereens by ferocious winds (opens in new tab)