New Zealand landslide: human remains found as operations move from rescue to recovery

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseJanuary 24, 2026 at 02:44 AM

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New Zealand authorities have shifted operations from rescue to recovery after a landslide struck a campsite in Mount Maunganui on Thursday. Human remains have been found amidst the mud and debris. Six people, including a 15-year-old, remain missing after camper vans, caravans, and a shower block were buried in the mudslide, which was triggered by heavy rain. Despite vigils held in the holiday town, authorities believe there is little chance of survival for those still unaccounted for. Police Superintendent Tim Anderson stated that locating all the bodies could take several days due to the extensive debris.

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