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Mount Maunganui landslide rescue operation could take days

23.01.2026 00:00 1 min 1 source

newstalkzb.co.nz ENG

Mount Maunganui landslide rescue operation could take days — Original source: newstalkzb.co.nz

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.

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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...

23.01.2026 newstalkzb.co.nz ENG Original source

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