More than 23,000 without electricity in Far North

Thursday 6 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 6 Nov 2025, 6:36pm

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A substation equipment failure caused a massive power outage in the Far North starting just after 5.20pm. More than 23,000 homes and businesses across the southern district, including the Bay of Islands and Kaikohe, are without electricity.

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1. RNZThu 6 Nov 2025, 5:58pm

   Far North plunged into massive power cut, more than 23,000 without electricity (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesThu 6 Nov 2025, 6:22pm

   More than 23,000 without power in Far North (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 6 Nov 2025, 6:36pm

   Far North region plunged into darkness after substation failure cuts electricity for 23,000 (opens in new tab)