Fire and Emergency says six crews arrived following reports of trees on fire.

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23 Oct: Authorities say people affected by today's ferocious winds should stay cautious into the night

23 Oct: Dozens of houses have lost roofs, there are widespread power cuts, and trees are uprooted everywhere - by fierce winds still buffeting the South Island and lower North

23 Oct: A tiny fossil suggests bowerbirds once lived in ancient New Zealand – new research

23 Oct: Several thousand people have lost power across the upper half and west coast of the South Island

23 Oct: A plea to those under rare red weather warnings, to take them seriously

22 Oct: Damaging gales and heavy rain are expected to lash the lower North Island and most of the South Island tomorrow

22 Oct: A clear message to people in the firing line of destructive winds tomorrow - stay indoors, avoid travel and secure property

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