# North Canterbury Power Outages Persist | Christchurch News

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Podcast: [Christchurch News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780)
Published: 2026-07-08T03:59:17+00:00
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Power outages hit North Canterbury hard as over 100 MainPower customers remain in the dark, with some facing days without electricity—especially near Kaikōura where a bridge washout has blocked access and halted repairs. Heavy rain has damaged infrastructure, flooding roads and delaying crews, while smaller outages ripple through Inland Road and Mendip Road. Safety first: restoration is underway, but patience is key as crews assess damage and plan repairs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d04ad49054811b71

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