Storms bringing wind gusts of more than 200 km/h to parts of Canterbury have caused damage and disruption across the region; Tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are taking part in a mega strike; A Picton man - one of the 90,000 without power this morning made the most of the situation by connecting the coffee machine, jug and toaster to his electric car; Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger's funeral took place in Paraparaumu on Thursday afternoon.