Area affected by a landslide triggered by heavy rains, in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. (Reuters)
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Firstpost22-01-2026, 10:53

New Zealand Landslide: Voices Heard Under Rubble at Campsite Amid Heavy Rain

  • A landslide hit a rain-soaked campsite in northern New Zealand, burying a shower block and multiple campervans.
  • Emergency crews are racing against time to rescue people, with voices initially heard from beneath the rubble.
  • Rescue efforts are hampered by unstable ground conditions, forcing teams to pull back due to ongoing risk.
  • Assistant Police Commissioner Tim Anderson confirmed a rescue mission is underway for a single-digit number of missing individuals.
  • A Canadian tourist, Dion Siluch, witnessed the landslide from a nearby complex, describing the mountain collapsing and pushing debris into a pool.

Why It Matters: Heavy rain caused a landslide at a New Zealand campsite, trapping people with rescue efforts ongoing.

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