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Otago Hit by 190 km/h Winds: 16,000 Homes Without Power

10/23/2025

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Severe winds in Otago, New Zealand, reached up to 190 km/h and caused widespread damage and power outages.
At the peak, more than 16,000 homes lost power, with about 4,000 still affected the next morning.
Dunedin experienced significant disruptions, including closed roads and postponed University of Otago exams.
MetService recorded gusts of 165 km/h at Nugget Point and 137 km/h in Invercargill, and warnings were lifted.

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Story summary

Severe winds in Otago, New Zealand, reached up to 190 km/h and caused widespread damage and power outages.
At the peak, more than 16,000 homes lost power, with about 4,000 still affected the next morning.
Dunedin experienced significant disruptions, including closed roads and postponed University of Otago exams.
MetService recorded gusts of 165 km/h at Nugget Point and 137 km/h in Invercargill, and warnings were lifted.