Home / The CountryWeather 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 The CountryThe CountryLand use transition 'needed' but questions remain around economics for forestry stakeholder28 Oct 04:00 PMThe CountryThunderstorm risk lingers for parts of NZ, but wild weather easing28 Oct 04:00 PMThe CountryCommunities rally after wild storm leaves thousands without electricity for days28 Oct 02:00 AMSponsoredPoor sight leaving kids vulnerable22 Sep 01:23 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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