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Landslide Hits Campground in New Zealand – Several Missing

Published January 22, 2026, 07:23
Landslide Hits Campground in New Zealand – Several Missing

A devastating landslide hit a campground in New Zealand, leaving several people missing, including children. The landslide, caused by heavy rainfall, buried part of the campground at the foot of Mount Manganoi, a sacred site for the Maori. Witnesses reported hearing voices in the debris, but rescue efforts were suspended due to the risk of another landslide. Authorities estimate the number of missing to be in the single digits. The area has been declared a state of emergency, while other parts of New Zealand have also experienced flooding and missing persons.