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About 10 thousand homes across Southland and Otago still have no electricity

26 October 2025

About 10 thousand homes across Southland and Otago still have no electricity

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A message for those who have been without power for several days, after strong winds caused widespread outages - to think about food safety
	26 Oct: A message for those who have been without power for several days, after strong winds caused widespread outages - to think about food safety... more

Canterbury coach Marty Bourke is using their NPC win in front of a sold-out Christchurch crowd as evidence of the sport's success
	26 Oct: Canterbury coach Marty Bourke is using their NPC win in front of a sold-out Christchurch crowd as evidence of the sport's success... more

Canterbury have won another all-South Island showdown in Christchurch in cricket's Plunket Shield, beating Otago by six wickets
	25 Oct: Canterbury have won another all-South Island showdown in Christchurch in cricket's Plunket Shield, beating Otago by six wickets... more

To today's NPC rugby final in Christchurch, where Canterbury and Otago have been trading tries
	25 Oct: To today's NPC rugby final in Christchurch, where Canterbury and Otago have been trading tries... more

A 41-year-old man is before the courts - accused of setting fire to a cellphone tower in Wanaka
	24 Oct: A 41-year-old man is before the courts - accused of setting fire to a cellphone tower in Wanaka... more

Fonterra's announced a 75-million-dollar investment to expand butter production at its South Canterbury Clandeboye site
	22 Oct: Fonterra's announced a 75-million-dollar investment to expand butter production at its South Canterbury Clandeboye site... more

Canterbury have made two changes to their starting side for Saturday's South Island showdown with Otago to decide the NPC season
	22 Oct: Canterbury have made two changes to their starting side for Saturday's South Island showdown with Otago to decide the NPC season... more

Our newsroom understands Police believe a sudden death in Queenstown this morning, was after a fall from a balcony
	22 Oct: Our newsroom understands Police believe a sudden death in Queenstown this morning, was after a fall from a balcony... more

Another round of heavy rain and strong winds is moving up the country
	21 Oct: Another round of heavy rain and strong winds is moving up the country... more

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Most Popular Recent Lower South Island News

06 Oct: State Highway 90 north of Gore remains closed between Tapanui and Waikoikoi due to flooding +++++++++++++

13 Oct: Invercargill's Aurora College remains in lockdown, after reports of an assault at the school ++++++++++++

08 Oct: Queenstown Airport's flying high, thanks to a surge in visitors ++++++++++++

28 Sep: The Silver Ferns are confident the pieces of the puzzle are starting to form ahead of the third Taini Jamison test against South Africa in Invercargill tonight ++++++++++++

30 Sep: The total number of measles cases in New Zealand now sits at five ++++++++++++

10 Oct: Queenstown Lakes District Council has passed new Freedom Camping Bylaws in time for summer ++++++++++++

18 Oct: Otago have stormed into the NPC final after an emphatic 41-17 win over Bay of Plenty in their semi-final in Dunedin +++++++++++

Lower South Island NewsLinks

25 Oct: Southland, clutha still under states of emergency - what you need to know (RadioNZ)

23 Oct: The windiest winds: how today stacks up against the records (Stuff.co.nz)

21 Oct: In pictures: strong winds, heavy rain lashes wellington and south island (RadioNZ)

21 Oct: Live: man killed by falling tree as storm hits wellington, winds and rain in the south (RadioNZ)

3 Oct: Ubhome m10 robot lawn mower review: precise positioning for cheap? maybe (PC World)

2 Oct: Tactacam defend 360 review: cell-connected and solar powered (PC World)

30 Sep: Fast-moving front set to bring cold snap to south island and lower north (Stuff.co.nz)

26 Sep: Rain, showers and strong wind for much of the country this weekend (Stuff.co.nz)

more Lower South Island newslinks >>

Top Stories

RUGBY
Stacey Waaka's returning to the NRLW on a two-year deal with the Warriors to feed her hunger for success More...

BUSINESS
Taranaki's deep water port could make it a clear contender for being a defence manufacturing hub More...

Today's News

Motoring:
F1 live Mexico: Lando Norris wins and leads Formula 1 standings, Oscar Piastri fifth in Mexico City Grand Prix 11:27

Cricket:
Central Stags pace bowler Blair Tickner has been added to the Black Caps squad for the two remaining ODI matches against England 11:07

Environment:
An emergency response in the South Island's continuing as more wild weather draws closer 10:47

Cricket:
Captain Sophie Devine believes the White Ferns couldn't have prepared any better for the women's One-Day World Cup in India...despite a last game eight-wicket loss to England leaving them 6th in the 8-team standings 10:27

Health & Safety:
A public health expert says it's important to be prepared for the arrival of bird flu 10:07

Politics:
Former diplomat Lachlan Strahan shares insider's take on Solomon Islands-China deal in memoir 9:57

Living & Travel:
Dog attacks on protected wildlife are trending upwards, with kiwis falling victim at an alarming rate 9:27

Motoring:
Truck drivers say flow-on effects from a significant disruption impacts services for days, and they're calling for better communications 9:17

Business:
Taranaki's deep water port could make it a clear contender for being a defence manufacturing hub 9:17

Health & Safety:
The Associate Justice Minister says no rule or label can fix Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, as advocates call for a new warning sign 9:17

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