Storm Damage Triggers North Island Outages 2026: Latest on Powerco Repairs in Whanganui–Rangitīkei Region
A ferocious storm battered New Zealand’s North Island in mid-February 2026, leaving thousands without power and sparking widespread disruption. Powerco crews battle on in the Whanganui-Rangitīkei region, where nearly 200 properties remain in the dark over a week later, as repair efforts intensify amid challenging terrain and fallen trees. Storm’s Fury Unleashed The tempest struck … Read more