Power restored to most South Island customers after storm

Thursday 6 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 6 Nov 2025, 5:53pm

In this story PowerNet, Paul Blue

Two weeks after a major storm hit the South Island, power has been returned to almost all affected customers. Only 65 properties across Otago and Southland remain without electricity. PowerNet chief executive Paul Blue stated that crews have been working to repair the damage.

How they headlined it

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 6 Nov 2025, 5:33pm

   From 50,000 to 65: Power back on for almost all in South (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 6 Nov 2025, 5:53pm

   South Island storm: Few dozen properties still without power (opens in new tab)