It includes Temuka, Milford and Winchester.

The company states their crews are working to restore power and people should treat all power lines as if they were live.

>> More Environment News

Other Environment News

10 Oct: Heavy rain's lashing the South Island's West Coast, closing state highways

10 Oct: Warnings deadly tsunami waves are possible in Southeast Asia, after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines

10 Oct: Those who live in the South Island's Grey District are being urged to avoid non-essential travel as heavy rain floods parts of the area

10 Oct: The Grey Emergency Operation Centre has been activated as floodwaters rapidly rise on the West Coast

09 Oct: Strong winds and heavy rain is forecast for much of the South Island from tonight

09 Oct: NZ’s native lizards are at risk from land development – future policy must ensure better protection

09 Oct: Jonathan Rinderknecht arrested and charged with deliberately lighting Pacific Palisades blaze in Los Angeles

Top Stories

RUGBY
The NPC quarter-finals kick off in Dunedin tonight, with Otago hoping to continue their rugby resurgence as they host Waikato More...

BUSINESS
A tech expert says any sale of the public stake in Chorus should be reinvested into the industry More...

Today's News

Politics:
Labour claims a promise isn't being kept - as the Government mulls selling its stake in Chorus 17:37

Rugby League:
The NPC quarter-finals kick off in Dunedin tonight, with Otago hoping to continue their rugby resurgence as they host Waikato 17:27

Entertainment:
Offset has confessed to "stepping out" on Cardi B during their marriage 17:26

Rugby League:
Coach Darren Bazeley feels his All Whites are almost where they need to be physically and skills-wise - but another mental level may be needed 16:57

Entertainment:
Scott Wolf has thanked his fans for their "love and support" as he confirmed his return to Doc 16:56

Environment:
Heavy rain's lashing the South Island's West Coast, closing state highways 16:47

Environment:
Warnings deadly tsunami waves are possible in Southeast Asia, after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines 16:37

Entertainment:
Dolly Parton's sister has asked fans to pray for the country music legend 16:26

Politics:
Israeli government approves phase one of Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal 16:07

Entertainment:
Louis Tomlinson has described Liam Payne's death as "unjust and frustrating" 15:56

News Search

Power Search