Councillor Shane Henderson says timeframes for it being fixed aren't clear but it could be off for 24 hours in some houses.

Affected suburbs include Swanson, Western Heights, Henderson, Glendene, Sunnyvale, Glen Eden, Henderson Valley and Oratia.

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Rugby League:
Stacey Jones is impressed, but not surprised, by Keano Kini's performance in the Kiwis' 40-14 Pacific Championships trouncing of Tonga 5:27

Auckland:
An overbridge hit by an electric bus which then caught fire will remain closed until it's been assessed by a structural engineer 5:07

Environment:
A house fire in Chrischurch's Hoon Hay last night isn't being treated as suspicious 4:37

Wellington:
A crash has blocked State Highway 2, at Kaitoke, north of Upper Hutt 21:17

Accident and Emergency:
A person has died after a crash in Waikato's Rangiriri 18:57

Cricket:
A boost for the Black Caps T20 side with fast bowler Kyle Jamieson named to return from a side strain injury for the five-match T20 series against the West Indies 18:37

International:
Easy low-alcohol cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks for summer 18:07

Rugby:
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is praising the two youngsters that helmed the second row in the 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago 18:07

Hamilton:
UK train stabbing leaves 10 in hospital, nine with life-threatening injuries, police say 17:27

Rugby League:
Tongan coach Kristian Woolf is adamant his side won't be chasing the big points spread they need in tonight's Pacific Championship showdown against the Kiwis 16:57

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