Two confirmed dead and more presumed buried after landslides hit house and campground in New Zealand

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 22, 2026 at 09:37 PM

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Landslides in New Zealand's North Island on Thursday resulted in at least two confirmed deaths and an unknown number of people missing. The first landslide struck a house in Welcome Bay at 4:50 AM, killing two residents. Later that morning, a second, larger slide hit the Beachside Holiday Park at the base of Mount Maunganui, crushing vehicles and buildings, with an unspecified number of people presumed buried. Emergency crews, including dog units, are searching the rubble at Mount Maunganui for survivors. Separately, a man is missing near Warkworth after being swept away by floodwaters on Wednesday. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon urged residents to follow safety advice as extreme weather continues to impact the region.

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Warkworth 30% Australian Broadcasting Corp 40% Fire and Emergency NZ 40% Tauranga 40% William Pike 40% Tim Anderson 40% Christopher Luxon ×250% Welcome Bay 50% Mark Mitchell ×360% North Island ×470% Mount Maunganui ×680% New Zealand ×690%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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New Zealand

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