Tens of thousands remain without power following severe weather

Friday 24 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 24 Oct 2025, 8:05am

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Gale force winds and heavy rain have left tens of thousands of households without electricity across New Zealand. Lines companies have warned that full power restoration could take several days. Emergency services also responded to numerous calls overnight regarding damaged roofs and fallen trees.

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1. RNZFri 24 Oct 2025, 4:47am

   Thousands still without power after another night of flooding, evacuations (opens in new tab)

   • Weather live: Many still without power as most warnings lifted (opens in new tab) Fri 24 Oct 2025, 5:40am
2. Otago Daily TimesFri 24 Oct 2025, 8:05am

   Full power restoration could take 'well into the weekend' (opens in new tab)