Rescue efforts underway after landslides hit New Zealand campground and house

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By ROD MCGUIRKJanuary 22, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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Rescue efforts are underway after a landslide struck a campground at the base of Mount Maunganui on New Zealand's North Island on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Emergency services were called to the scene after 9:30 a.m. following reports of people buried in rubble. The landslide also impacted a nearby house. Rescue crews, including police with search dogs, are working to locate those who may be trapped.

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