Weather: Thousands without power across Wellington and the South Island

Home / New ZealandUpdatedNZ Herald22 Aug, 2026 10:21 PM2 mins to readMorning Headlines | Palmerston North officer struck down and intense downpours give way to severe gales | Sunday, August 23, 2026Wild weather is causing havoc around the top of the South Island and the bottom of the North Island, leaving hundreds of homes without power. Strong wind watches are in force for parts of Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay, with orange wind warnings across Southland and Fiordland until this afternoon.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.