Major power outage affects 23,000 customers in Far North

Friday 31 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 31 Oct 2025, 4:57pm

In this story Top Energy

An extensive power outage has impacted approximately 23,000 homes and businesses across the southern Far North. Top Energy reported the outage was caused by a tree falling on a 33 kV line to Mt Pokaka, near Kerikeri. Crews have been working to restore electricity to the affected area.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZFri 31 Oct 2025, 4:39pm

   23,000 homes, businesses in Far North without power (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 31 Oct 2025, 4:39pm

   'Extensive' outage leaves thousands without power in Far North (opens in new tab)

   • 'Extensive' outage: More than 20,000 without power in Far North (opens in new tab) Fri 31 Oct 2025, 4:39pm
3. NZ HeraldFri 31 Oct 2025, 4:57pm

   Far North power outage cuts electricity to more than 23,000 homes (opens in new tab)