Summary
A landslide hit a campsite in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, leaving six people missing, including two teenagers. Heavy rain has caused multiple landslides on New Zealand's North Island, leading to fatalities and ongoing search efforts. Authorities are looking for more missing individuals, while dangerous weather conditions continue.
Key Facts
- A landslide occurred at a popular campsite in Mount Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand.
- Six people are missing, including two teenagers, with the youngest being 15 years old.
- Another landslide in Welcome Bay resulted in the deaths of a grandmother and her grandchild.
- Intense rain has caused these landslides, affecting parts of the North Island for several days.
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the sites and praised community support despite ongoing challenges.
- Dangerous weather, including thunderstorms and strong winds, is forecasted for the weekend in affected areas.
- Police are looking for information on three more people who might have been at the campsite.
- Rescuers are actively searching the area, and no new signs of life have been found so far.
