Fire and Emergency received reports of the incident around 8.30pm in Moncks Bay and one fire engine is in attendance.

Orion Group's website says 448 properties are currently without power.

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31 Mar: An update on the state-of-play for Christchurch's historic Princess Margaret Hospital

30 Mar: Moana Pasifika aren't going to rest on their laurels after a shock first-ever win over the Crusaders in Super Rugby

29 Mar: The North Shore's Westlake Boys High School and Christchurch's St Margaret's College have done the double at the 2025 Maadi Cup rowing regatta at Lake Karapiro

29 Mar: A person's in a serious condition after a motorbike crash at Birdlings Flat on the Christchurch-Akaroa Road about five this evening

29 Mar: The Crusaders may have the most prolific attack in Super Rugby Pacific, but that hasn't helped prop George Bower on his crusade for a try in professional rugby

29 Mar: Expect to see more of the chahooing Crusaders in tonight's Super Rugby Pacific encounter with Moana Pasifika in Christchurch

29 Mar: A 32 year old South Canterbury woman has been charged with murder over the death of Waimate man Anaru Moana in 2021

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