Napier power outage

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Power restored after huge cut plunged Napier into darkness (Newshub)

A cat was behind a mass power outage causing a blackout in Napier tonight that lasted around half an hour. Residents were in darkness after the cat ...

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Cat causes explosion, plunges Napier into darkness in major power ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Transpower said a major power outage was caused by a curious feline who connected with live electrical equipment.

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Image courtesy of "Otago Daily Times"

Cat thought cause of major power cut (Otago Daily Times)

Transpower said it appeared a cat sneaked into Redclyffe substation, making contact with the equipment, causing an explosion. It said when crews arrived at the ...

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