Thousands in Southland remain without power after severe storms

Friday 31 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 31 Oct 2025, 11:15am

In this story PowerNet, Tom Campbell

More than 2,800 properties in Clutha and Southland are still without electricity one week after extreme weather hit the region. Residents are using generators and gas bottles for basic needs while PowerNet increases efforts to reconnect homes. A state of emergency has been declared following the intense storms.

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1. RNZFri 31 Oct 2025, 5:56am

   Thousands enter second week with no power, after storms (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 31 Oct 2025, 11:15am

   Southlanders still picking up pieces after the storm (opens in new tab)