Power has been restored to 430 customers in the Dunedin suburb of Tainui after it was cut this morning when a line came down. Despite the line leaving scorch marks on the ground, the spokesman said it presented "no danger to the public''. "Standard safety protection operated immediately ensuring that the downed line was de-energised and electrically safe.'' Delta crews had repaired the overhead line and power had been restored to all customers by noon, he said. Tahuna Rd resident Rob Donaldson said it was a chilly morning as his heat pump wasn't working.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 15, 2016 21:37 UTC