Widespread internet outages reported across New Zealand

Tuesday 20 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 20 May 2025, 9:50pm

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Users in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin reported broadband internet outages on Tuesday evening. Contact Energy is investigating the cause of the service disruption, which affected several areas across both islands. Connectivity has since been restored.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 20 May 2025, 8:52pm

   Widespread internet outages reported across New Zealand (opens in new tab)

2. The Post via StuffTue 20 May 2025, 9:24pm

   Internet outage reported across both islands (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 20 May 2025, 9:50pm

   Cause of widespread broadband internet outage in major cities unknown (opens in new tab)