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 CountryThe Country: Winston Peters on National Super and local govt reform14 May 02:09 AMThe CountryOn The Up: How West Coast hunters are filling foodbank freezers14 May 02:00 AMThe CountryNgāpuhi joins Māori fisheries powerhouse in bid to boost fish returns14 May 01:00 AMSponsoredThe punch that eggs pack13 May 01:24 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.