A widespread Facebook outage has been reported across New Zealand, with users taking to social media to express their frustration and confusion. The outage, which occurred on 19.07.2026 at approximately 8:45 AM NZST, left users unable to access their accounts or post updates.
The cause of the outage remains unclear, but Facebook officials have acknowledged the issue and are working to resolve it as quickly as possible. In a statement, they said, “We are aware of the issue and are working to resolve it. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused and appreciate the patience of our users.” The outage has also affected users in other parts of the world, with reports of similar issues emerging in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
As the outage continues, users are growing increasingly frustrated, with many taking to Twitter to express their anger and disappointment. The outage is a stark reminder of the importance of social media in modern life and the potential for technological failures to cause widespread disruption. Facebook officials are urging users to remain patient and to report any issues they may be experiencing to their support team.