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

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Firstpost•23-01-2026, 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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