Summary
New Zealand has stopped rescue efforts for six people missing after a landslide at a campsite in Mount Maunganui. Efforts will now focus on recovering the bodies, as officials do not expect to find any more survivors. The area continues to face challenges due to heavy rain.
Key Facts
- Rescue efforts for six missing people in New Zealand have ended, shifting to body recovery.
- The landslide occurred at a campsite in Mount Maunganui.
- Two teenagers are among the missing, both aged 15.
- Police said human remains were found beneath debris at the site.
- A separate landslide in Welcome Bay resulted in two deaths: a grandmother and her grandchild.
- Continued heavy rain has made rescue operations difficult.
- Details of the missing individuals have been officially released by police.
- The site is a significant Māori location and is popular for camping.
