Work will continue today to reconnect homes on two Auckland streets after lightning strikes overnight damaged homes and cut power.
Fire Service spokesman Scott Osmond said about 20 properties on Pukekohe's O'Connor Drive received electrical damage about 10.30pm.
Firefighers, police and staff from local lines company Counties Power attended, checking on homes and residents.
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One woman, who did not want to be named, said a "massive amount of lightning" hit the road.