Strong winds cause power outages across the South Island

Thursday 23 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 23 Oct 2025, 11:19am

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Severe winds have caused widespread power outages across the top of the South Island and the West Coast. Marlborough Lines reported that over 26,000 people were initially without power, though some electricity has since been restored. In Wairarapa, residents have been stocking up on supplies as gale-force winds continue.

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1. The PressThu 23 Oct 2025, 8:46am

   Live: Red warning as ferocious winds set in on South Island (opens in new tab)

   • Power restored in Marlborough, queues for bakery in Blenheim (opens in new tab) Thu 23 Oct 2025, 11:19am
2. StuffThu 23 Oct 2025, 9:00am

   Power outage across the top of the South Island as wild weather hits (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 23 Oct 2025, 9:41am

   Top of South Island hit by power outages as strong winds batter NZ (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 23 Oct 2025, 11:01am

   Wairarapa residents stock up with supplies in third day with no power (opens in new tab)