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23 Oct 2025 20:27
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    Parts of the South Island telecommunications network are still down following severe weather

    Parts of the South Island telecommunications network are still down following severe weather


    The faults are impacting both broadband and landline services.

    On the West Coast, a land slip has damaged close to one kilometre of Chorus fibre as a result of fallen power poles.

    The electricity provider in the area is investigating and technicians are on standby ready to start repairs as soon as possible.

    On the east coast, around 3,600 homes and businesses are still be without broadband or phone service but work is underway to reconnect them.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     23 Oct: Several thousand people have lost power across the upper half and west coast of the South Island
     23 Oct: A plea to those under rare red weather warnings, to take them seriously
     22 Oct: Damaging gales and heavy rain are expected to lash the lower North Island and most of the South Island tomorrow
     22 Oct: A clear message to people in the firing line of destructive winds tomorrow - stay indoors, avoid travel and secure property
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