'I'm still shaking' - Tourist recounts running from New Zealand landslide

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 22, 2026 at 03:56 AM
'I'm still shaking' - Tourist recounts running from New Zealand landslide

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A landslide occurred at a campsite in Mount Maunganui, a popular tourist destination in New Zealand, on Thursday. Several people are reported missing, prompting a rescue operation to locate potential survivors. An Australian tourist who escaped the landslide described it as the "scariest thing" he's ever experienced and reported being shaken by the event. Emergency services are currently on site conducting search and rescue efforts. The cause of the landslide is currently unknown.

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