Massive YouTube Outage Disrupts Service for Thousands in New Zealand

Reports indicate a significant disruption in YouTube services, affecting thousands of users in New Zealand and globally. Users are encountering error messages when attempting to access videos on both mobile and desktop platforms.
Widespread YouTube Outage Disrupts Service
Since 12:15 AM, Downdetector New Zealand logged over 1,600 complaints regarding difficulties accessing YouTube. This number is expected to increase as more users report issues.
Global Impact of the Outage
- Users from various countries, including:
- United States
- Turkey
- Japan
- Also reported similar difficulties.
The problems include error messages preventing video playback on both mobile applications and the website. The outage has raised concerns about the platform’s reliability and accessibility.
Status and Response
As of now, it is unclear when normal service will resume. Users are advised to check social media for updates and possible resolutions. Those affected are encouraged to report any issues to help track the extent of the outage.