High winds have lifted roofs and brought down powerlines overnight in Auckland, and motorists can expect widespread disruption today. Video / Hayden WoodwardHundreds of homes in Auckland are still without electricity a day after strong winds downed power lines and brought down trees around the city. Emergency crew out in Auckland yesterday morning after high winds brought down trees and power lines. The section of road had been closed to the public from about 9.20am yesterday due to downed power lines. Vector later confirmed two high voltage power lines had come down in the bad weather.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 03, 2021 19:33 UTC