Home / New ZealandWeather 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 New ZealandNew ZealandWellington Water reports 'minor discharge' of wastewater into Lyall Bay26 Apr 09:00 AMCrimeBoy racer who killed unborn baby finally named after new Peeping Tom sentence26 Apr 06:31 AMSuper RugbyChiefs prop scores bizarre try following Fijian Drua errorWatch26 Apr 05:44 AMSponsoredEndangered bird gets another chance21 Apr 02:30 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.