Severe Weather Causes Power Outages and Downed Trees in North

Gale-force winds up to 120km/h and heavy rain are wreaking havoc across New Zealand’s North Island, turning campsites and festival grounds into muddy quagmires. An active low-pressure system is disrupting music festivals, causing multiple power outages, and downing trees. Festival-goers at Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne are navigating through mud, while other events like Matakanarama and Highlife have adjusted their schedules and layouts to cope with the adverse conditions.

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