According to PowerCo, just under 900 properties in the Bay of Plenty, Manawatu, Whanganui and Wairarapa regions are affected.

All weather warnings, including for strong winds, have lifted

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29 Apr: Earthquake damage has caused the almost 400 metre Petone Wharf, to be closed for more than three years

28 Apr: More roadworks disruptions for Auckland's Point Chevalier community

27 Apr: A 4.7 magnitude earthquake has hit south of the Taranaki town of Waverley

26 Apr: Fire and Emergency is urging the public to take extra care with controlled burns

26 Apr: Severe thunderstorms are forecast for Canterbury this evening

26 Apr: A Hawke's Bay man is raising funds for charity by aiming to walk 100 kilometres in his 100th year

26 Apr: Freight trains will again cross Ashburton's Rangitata rail bridge, thanks to temporary repairs

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Netball:
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Candace Cameron Bure left Los Angeles because she "didn't feel safe" anymore 18:14

Cricket:
Black Caps coach Gary Stead is confident in his wicket-keeping options for June's T20 World Cup in the West Indies and America 18:07

Politics:
The Education Minister says schools can choose how to implement a cellphone ban -- but there'll be consequences for those that don't 17:57

Entertainment:
Jerry Seinfeld believes the movie business is "over" 17:44

Health & Safety:
A woman's right to consent has been breached during endometriosis treatment 17:27

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Celine Dion found it "very nerve-wracking" to "see showbusiness again" at the Grammy Awards 17:14

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