Swathes of New Zealand were pummeled by dangerous winds for the second time in a week on Thursday (October 23, 2025), with howling gales cancelling hundreds of flights, causing electricity blackouts and forcing school closures.
The gales were worst in the lower North Island, where the capital Wellington is located, and in parts of the South Island, including the city of Christchurch. The national forecaster MetService issued rare "red" wind warnings, the highest level of alert, for several regions.
No deaths or serious injuries were reported.
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