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Severe winds cause widspread damage across the country

Severe winds cause widspread damage across the country

Update: 2025-10-23
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Wild weather has battered parts of the country in both islands after rare red level wind warnings were issued. In the South, fire crews have had their hands full, combatting a large scrub fire in Hanmer Springs. Severe gusts have caused widespread damage across north Canterbury's Hurunui district. The West Coast is also cut off due to flooding. Christchurch reporter Adam Burns spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Severe winds cause widspread damage across the country

Severe winds cause widspread damage across the country