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Massive Internet Outage Hits 118,000 in New Zealand

6/7/2025

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A major internet outage swept through New Zealand's lower North Island, impacting around 118,000 services after a core router was accidentally isolated during maintenance. With 90% of connections down, the disruption was felt widely. Thankfully, services were restored in just 1.5 hours, and a thorough investigation is now in progress to avert future mishaps.

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Story summary

A major internet outage swept through New Zealand's lower North Island, impacting around 118,000 services after a core router was accidentally isolated during maintenance. With 90% of connections down, the disruption was felt widely. Thankfully, services were restored in just 1.5 hours, and a thorough investigation is now in progress to avert future mishaps.