Wild weather causes power outages and tree damage in Dunedin

Thursday 23 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 23 Oct 2025, 2:27pm

In this story MetService

A fast-moving weather front has caused widespread power outages in Mosgiel, Opoho, and Northeast Valley. The storm has toppled large trees across Dunedin and previously caused damage in Southland. MetService issued red warnings for Southland and coastal Clutha due to damaging wind gusts.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 23 Oct 2025, 12:14pm

   Power out across Dunedin as wild weather hits (opens in new tab)

   • Southland hit by 'ballistic' weather as front moves north (opens in new tab) Thu 23 Oct 2025, 12:14pm
   • Wild weather topples trees and cuts power (opens in new tab) Thu 23 Oct 2025, 12:14pm
   • In pictures: A day of wild weather for the South (opens in new tab) Thu 23 Oct 2025, 2:27pm
2. StuffThu 23 Oct 2025, 2:07pm

   Southland cops a battering as winds shift, red warnings issued (opens in new tab)