The power pole was left damaged by the lightning strike. Photo: Gregor RichardsonA lightning strike has cut power to a Dunedin street this afternoon. However, when they arrived it was clear the lightning had hit a power pole outside the house. The strike cut power to the street and firefighters left the scene with power authorities. This comes as Dunedin has been hit with thunderstorms this afternoon, bringing lightning, hail and periods of heavy rain.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 27, 2019 04:52 UTC