Archive · 26 Jan 2026
New Zealand Resumes Landslide Victim Recovery
A big landslide happened in New Zealand at a place called Mount Maunganui.
It was caused by heavy rains and happened where many families were camping.
Six people, including two teenagers, are believed to have died.
The police and special teams are trying to find the people who might be trapped.
They had to stop for a while because the ground was not safe, but they started again on Monday.
A lot of people, including the Prime Minister, had a special event to remember those who lost their lives.
A landslide at Mount Maunganui, triggered by heavy rains, has left six people, including two teenagers, presumed dead.
Recovery efforts resumed on Monday after being suspended due to potential instability at the site.
Additional monitoring equipment and specialist crews were brought in to ensure safety during the recovery process.
A vigil was held for the victims, attended by around 200 locals, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell.
Human remains were found at the site on Saturday, but police have yet to confirm if they have been identified.
- Who
- Six people, including two teenagers, are presumed dead. Recovery efforts involve New Zealand police and specialist crews.
- What
- A landslide triggered by heavy rains hit a busy campground, and recovery efforts for the victims have resumed.
- When
- The landslide occurred on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Recovery efforts resumed on Monday, January 29, 2024.
- Where
- The landslide happened at Mount Maunganui in the city of Tauranga on New Zealand's North Island.
- Why
- Heavy rains triggered the landslide, and recovery efforts were initially suspended due to potential instability at the site.
- Location
- Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand
- Date of Landslide
- Thursday, January 25, 2024
- Presumed Dead
- 6 people (including 2 teenagers)
- Recovery Effort Resumed
- Monday, January 29, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. local time
- Attendees at Vigil
- 200 locals, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell