Substation break-ins cause power outages and risk lives in Northland

Wednesday 23 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 23 Jul 2025, 2:20pm

Top Energy chief executive Russell Shaw has condemned recent substation break-ins in Northland, describing the actions as reckless. One incident involved the theft of essential equipment, resulting in a forced power outage for approximately 4,500 customers in the Far North.

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1. RNZWed 23 Jul 2025, 12:54pm

   Substation break-ins endangering lives, causing power cuts, says Northland lines company (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZWed 23 Jul 2025, 1:39pm

   'Absolute stupidity': Substation break-ins cut power in Northland (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 23 Jul 2025, 2:20pm

   Top Energy chief Russell Shaw condemns substation break-ins risking lives in Far North (opens in new tab)