What caused the Mount Maunganui landslide?

The landslide was caused by record-breaking rainfall in the preceding days.

How many people are missing after the Mount Maunganui landslide?

Multiple people are missing, including at least one young girl, with the number in the single figures.

Where is the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park located?

Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park is located on New Zealand's North Island.

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New Zealand Landslide Buries Campsite, Children Missing

22 Jan

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Summary

Children are among multiple people missing after a landslide hit a holiday park.
Record rainfall caused the massive landslide at Mount Maunganui.
A heroic woman is feared lost after warning others before a second slide.

New Zealand Landslide Buries Campsite, Children Missing

Record-breaking rainfall has caused a catastrophic landslide at the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park on New Zealand's North Island. The immense slip destroyed tents, caravans, and vehicles, leaving multiple people missing, including at least one young girl.

Emergency services are conducting a frantic search for those unaccounted for, with initial reports indicating no signs of life at the campsite. The area has been evacuated, and the public is warned to stay away.

The devastating event occurred after days of torrential rain that has caused widespread flooding and states of emergency in several regions. Helicopters have been deployed to rescue families stranded on rooftops.