New Zealand landslide: rescue efforts called off for six people buried in disaster
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Rescue efforts have ended and shifted to recovery after a landslide buried a holiday park in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, on Thursday. Six people, including a 15-year-old, are presumed dead after camper vans and other structures were buried in a mudslide caused by heavy rain. Human remains were found on Friday night, and officials warn that identifying the victims could be a lengthy process. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expressed the nation's grief and acknowledged the slim chances of survival. The recovery operation faces challenges due to unstable ground and forecasted poor weather. Authorities are facing questions about why evacuations did not occur after initial reports of landslips. Two people also died in a separate landslide in Tauranga on Thursday.
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