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Another front set to bring gales, snow

Snow and bitterly cold gales are expected along coastal Otago today as the next southwesterly flow "scoots" up the coast, MetService says.

Trees at reservoir danger, to be felled

Trees in a Waitaki District Council plantation will be felled urgently because of the risk to the public after high wind earlier this week.

Wind damage cuts electricity

High wind cut electricity to about 500 homes in Becks, Ettrick and Millers Flat for several hours yesterday and wind gusts may also have been a factor in a motor vehicle crash near Omakau early in the morning.

High wind creates havoc across Otago

Winds gusting up to 172kmh created havoc for emergency services in Dunedin and the Taieri yesterday afternoon.

Narrow escape as tree downed

Narrow escape as tree downed

Esme Knox's quick thinking probably saved her sister's life yesterday.

Gales likely in Clutha and Dunedin

Gales likely in Clutha and Dunedin

Gales look set to hit parts of the Clutha and Dunedin regions during the weekend and early Monday.

Family flees as winds lash home

Family flees as winds lash home

An Oturehua couple fled with their five children yesterday, fearing for their lives as high winds shattered windows and blew down massive pine trees around their home.

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