Cyclone Tam Leaves 24,000 Homes in the Dark Across New Zealand

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Cyclone Tam Leaves 24,000 Homes in the Dark Across New Zealand
A MetService image showing Cyclone Tam east of New Zealand on April 16, 2025. Courtesy of MetService
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Tropical Cyclone Tam has brought severe weather and widespread disruption to the north of New Zealand’s North Island, with winds described as the strongest in nearly a decade.

Around 24,000 homes had their power cut, and emergency services were disrupted, as authorities warn more chaos may be on the way.

Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.