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A Waikato man and his daughter escaped the deadly Mount Maunganui campground landslide after being alerted by teacher Lisa Maclennan. Maclennan, who perished in the disaster on January 25, 2026, woke multiple campers before the landslide hit.
Six people missing after landslide at Mount Maunganui campground
Six people are unaccounted for following a landslide at the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park in New Zealand. A Rotorua grandmother and a 15-year-old Italian girl are believed to be among the missing. The operation has shifted from rescue to recovery.
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Camper van loses roof under low railway bridge in New Zealand
Another collision occurred at a low railway bridge in Tinwald, New Zealand, where a camper van had its roof sheared off. The bridge, with a clearance of 2.39 meters, is officially classified as the most struck in the country and had reopened just a month prior after repairs. Local authorities plan to add more warning signs and road markings, while social media debates a full road closure.
Landslide in New Zealand buries at least six motorhomes
A landslide on New Zealand's North Island buried part of a campsite on Thursday. Rescue teams are searching for at least six missing people who were in the motorhomes.
Mount Maunganui landslide rescue operation could take days
The rescue operation at the Mount Maunganui campground hit by a landslide could take days to complete. The landslide, which occurred around 9:30 AM on Thursday, destroyed the site's toilet and shower block and crushed campervans. Police report multiple people missing, with the exact number still being determined.
Campervan roof torn off at New Zealand's most struck rail bridge
A campervan had its roof torn off while driving under a low-clearance rail bridge in Canterbury, New Zealand. The incident occurred on January 3, just a month after the Tinwald Viaduct, with a height of 2.39m, reopened following previous repairs. Local authorities are adding more signage and road markings in response to repeated strikes at this location.
Rescuers search for missing after landslide hits New Zealand holiday park
A landslide triggered by record rainfall struck the Beachside Holiday Park at Mount Maunganui, burying motorhomes and facilities. Rescue teams with dogs are searching for an unspecified number of missing people. The search operation is continuing through the night.
Landslides in New Zealand kill at least two, destroy caravans at holiday park
Landslides in New Zealand have killed at least two people, with several children reported missing. The incident occurred on January 22 at the popular Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park on the North Island, where caravans and facilities were destroyed. Emergency services are conducting search and rescue operations amid conditions caused by record rainfall.
Children among missing after landslide hits New Zealand campground
Several people, including children, are missing after a massive landslide destroyed part of a campground at Mount Maunganui in New Zealand. Rescue efforts were temporarily halted due to the threat of a second slip. The incident occurred on January 22 following record rainfall in the area.
Landslide hits campground in New Zealand
A landslide struck a campground in New Zealand, burying motorhomes and caravans. The incident occurred at the base of Mount Maunganui on the North Island on January 22, 2026. Rescue teams are working at the Beachside Holiday Park site, though the exact number of people involved has not been specified.
Person injured as tornado reportedly flips caravan at Rangitīkei motor camp - RNZ
A tornado struck a motor camp at Dudding Lake in the Rangitīkei district, overturning a caravan and injuring one person. Emergency services responded to the scene, and one patient was transported to Whanganui Hospital in moderate condition. The event also caused a power outage affecting 180 properties and resulted in damage to other vehicles and structures at the campground.
Four hospitalized after separate head-on crashes in Otago, one involving caravan
Two separate head-on collisions in the Otago region resulted in four people being transported to hospitals with serious and moderate injuries. The first crash, involving a vehicle towing a caravan near Waikouaiti, blocked State Highway 1 for several hours yesterday morning. The second incident near Queenstown required a helicopter airlift for one seriously injured patient.