Power restored to Canterbury homes as more severe weather approaches

Monday 27 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 27 Oct 2025, 8:33am

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MainPower has restored electricity to thousands of Canterbury homes following Thursday's storm. However, an active low pressure system is forecast to bring rain and severe gales across much of New Zealand through Tuesday.

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