The outage began late this afternoon, and was restored to the last of the areas affected within the past hour.

Details of what caused the disruption to supply have not yet been released.

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04 Jan: State Highway 35 between Gisborne and Tolaga Bay, has now re-opened

04 Jan: The weather is set to improve for many today after a dreary start to the weekend

03 Jan: MetService is forecasting severe weather to batter the North Island's East Coast this weekend

03 Jan: The mayoral relief fund for Horowhenua has been activated, after wild wind struck the region

02 Jan: Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather

02 Jan: Crans-Montana ski resort fire witnesses recall how the tragic blaze unfolded

02 Jan: Parts of the North Island should brace for thunderstorms tonight

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