The Wahine Storm Hits Christchurch – 11th April 1968
On 11 April 1968, Christchurch is damaged by strong winds and flooding from what would soon be called the ‘Wahine Storm’. Tragically, this storm claims one life. Just two days earlier, the ‘Wahine’ left Lyttelton carrying 610 passengers and 125 crew members. Totally unaware of the two storms bearing down on New Zealand, the ‘Wahine’ …
