A couple looks at a landslide while a search is underway by local emergency services for missing people at Mount Maunganui in Tauranga. A landslide smashed into a campsite in rain-swept northern New Zealand leaving multiple people missing, police and rescuers said. AFP
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Firstpost23-01-2026, 11:29

New Zealand Landslide: Two Dead, Six Missing After Campsite Hit by Debris

  • A landslide struck Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty region, southeast of Auckland.
  • The incident, which occurred at 9:30 am on Thursday (January 22), followed record-breaking rains in the North Island.
  • Two people have been confirmed dead, and six others, including a young girl, are currently missing.
  • Search and rescue operations are underway with 40 firefighters, sniffer dogs, and helicopters deployed.
  • New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon assessed the damage, while challenges include road access and continued risks of slips and flooding.

Why It Matters: A devastating landslide in New Zealand killed two, left six missing, and sparked major rescue efforts.

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