Most customers restored after storm hits lower South Island

Wednesday 12 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 12 Nov 2025, 4:15pm

In this story PowerNet, Paul Blue

Following strong winds in late October, electricity has been restored to most people in Southland and South Otago. PowerNet has reconnected more than 50,000 customers, though a small number of people remain without power. A state of emergency for the region was lifted last Friday.

How they headlined it

4:08pm

1. RNZWed 12 Nov 2025, 4:08pm

   Handful remain without power in lower South Island (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 12 Nov 2025, 4:15pm

   More outages possible for wind-whipped regions (opens in new tab)