Home / Hawkes Bay TodayWeather live updates: Lightning strike cuts power in central areas as snow traps vehicles across South IslandRachel MaherMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·28 Oct, 2025 01:00 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditMetService weather: October 28, 2025Load moreAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Hawkes Bay TodayHawkes Bay TodayNBL boilover: Hawks turn back a year of losses to beat the top team11 May 04:00 AMHawkes Bay TodaySpring in the step as racing set for return to Hastings11 May 02:45 AMHawkes Bay TodayNapier teen strikes canoe sprint gold11 May 01:17 AMSponsoredVoting choice for Māori11 May 01:52 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.