Children are thought to be among several people missing after a landslide came down on several structures at campground at the base of Mauao, Mount Maunganui. There are sniffer dogs at the scene as emergency services try to find anyone trapped in the slip at the Beachside Holiday Park. She spoke to a couple missing a child and tried to help in the early stages but said emergency services arrived quite quickly afterwards. "Right now, our priority is supporting our staff on the ground, emergency services and those affected as best we can. Welcome Bay Road in Tauranga, near where a slip left two people unaccounted for for a time on Thursday.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 21, 2026 21:24 UTC