The Latest Breaking News from Mount Maunganui

After a summer of weather disasters, will Kiwis make climate an election issue?

Extreme weather-related events in early 2026 – including the fatal landslides in Mount Maunganui and Tauranga – have raised a logical question: will climate change and infrastructure resilience be big issues come the election in November?

The Conversation · Mar 11

Do trees prevent landslides? What science says about roots, rainfall and stability

In the days since last week’s fatal landslides at Mount Maunganui, there has been widespread discussion about what may have caused the slopes above the campground to fail, including the possible role of recent tree removal on Mauao.

The Conversation · Jan 28

Probe on 'missed opportunities' for deadly NZ landslip

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon says the families of the six people killed in the Mount Maunganui landslip "deserve answers".

AAP · Jan 27

‘The sound of mayhem’: witness to New Zealand landslide describes ‘almighty cracking’

Alister McHardy was going out to fish at sunrise on Thursday, when he noticed a ‘mountain of soil’ at the north end of the beach at Mount Maunganui

The Guardian - AU · Jan 23

Two dead and six missing after landslides hit house and campground in New Zealand

Search-and-rescue teams worked through the night at the campground, but there had been no progress in finding missing people, officials say

The Guardian - AU · Jan 22

Mount Maunganui disaster: Everything you need to know as search for missing continues

The search continues as emergency services respond to severe weather-induced landslides in New Zealand

Evening Standard · Jan 22

Is it safe to travel to New Zealand? Latest advice after Mount Maunganui landslides

At least two people have died and many more are still missing following torrential rain on the North Island

The Independent UK · Jan 22

Shocking moment landslide tears down New Zealand’s Mount Maunganui

Two landslides have torn through New Zealand, leaving at least two people dead and several missing on Thursday (22 January).

The Independent UK · Jan 22

New Zealand landslide latest: Several missing with ‘no sign of life’ for hours after deadly Mount Maunganui floods

Two people are dead and several are missing after landslides ravaged parts of New Zealand’s east coast on Thursday

The Independent UK · Jan 22

New Zealand landslide traps campers, children among the missing

New Zealand was shaken by a landslide at Mount Maunganui, burying parts of a seaside campground. Rescuers heard voices but found no signs of life. Heavy rain preceded the slide.

Euronews · Jan 22