Generators flown into Southland to assist with widespread power outages

Saturday 25 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 6 reports · updated Sat 25 Oct 2025, 9:24am

In this story PowerNet, National Emergency Management Agency

States of emergency remain in Southland and Clutha following severe winds that downed powerlines and caused utility shortages. While some power is being restored, thousands of properties remain without electricity, and Hercules aircraft are being used to fly generators into the region.

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1. Otago Daily TimesSat 25 Oct 2025, 4:30am

   Hercules flying generators into Southland (opens in new tab)

   • Power restored for some, other outages could last for days (opens in new tab) Sat 25 Oct 2025, 4:30am
2. The PressSat 25 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Thousands still without power as new storm looms (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSat 25 Oct 2025, 6:32am

   Weather live: Thousands still without power, water, telecommunications (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZSat 25 Oct 2025, 7:15am

   Southland, Clutha still under states of emergency - what you need to know (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldSat 25 Oct 2025, 9:24am

   Southland, Clutha storm recovery: Power, water and fuel shortages persist after red alert (opens in new tab)