31 Oct 2025

Power outage affecting much of Far North

From Checkpoint, 5:32 pm on 31 October 2025

A major power outage is affecting much of the Far North. Lines company Top Energy says more than 23 thousand homes and businesses are currently without power. CEO of Top Energy Russell Shaw spoke to Lisa Owen.

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