Thousands of Auckland homes remain without power today after after severe winds on Tuesday night caused damage to the power network.

Power company Vector says 17,000 homes are still without power across Auckland.
Around 180,000 properties had their supply cut at the height of the storm.
MetService says gusts of 135km/h were recorded at Manukau Heads last night.
Auckland District Health Board is urging people to be cautious of food poising with no power in fridges and freezers.
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