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At least two people have died, and multiple others are missing, after landslides struck a campsite near Mount Maunganui and a community in Welcome Bay on New Zealand's North Island on Thursday.

At least two people have died, and multiple others are missing, after landslides struck a campsite near Mount Maunganui and a community in Welcome Bay on New Zealand's North Island on Thursday.

The first landslide hit Welcome Bay — a suburb of Tauranga — in the early hours of the morning, where the police stated that first responders recovered two bodies from a property "extensively damaged" by the landslide on Welcome Bay Road.

The first landslide hit Welcome Bay — a suburb of Tauranga — in the early hours of the morning, where the police stated that first responders recovered two bodies from a property "extensively damaged" by the landslide on Welcome Bay Road.

At approximately 9:31 a.m., a second landslide struck the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park, with local MP Tom Rutherford confirming that the landslide hit vehicles, caravans, tents and a toilet block on the site.

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At approximately 9:31 a.m., a second landslide struck the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park, with local MP Tom Rutherford confirming that the landslide hit vehicles, caravans, tents and a toilet block on the site.

The holiday park has been evacuated by the authorities, with emergency services remaining on scene to search for missing persons, which Police Superintendent Tim Anderson estimated to be in the "single figures."

The holiday park has been evacuated by the authorities, with emergency services remaining on scene to search for missing persons, which Police Superintendent Tim Anderson estimated to be in the "single figures."

The landslides followed heavy rainfall in the region, with several areas across the North Island reporting their wettest days on record on Thursday. According to MetService, Tauranga received approximately 295.4 millimeters of rain in roughly 30 hours.

The landslides followed heavy rainfall in the region, with several areas across the North Island reporting their wettest days on record on Thursday. According to MetService, Tauranga received approximately 295.4 millimeters of rain in roughly 30 hours.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon issued a statement following the incidents, claiming that the government was "doing everything we can" to support those affected, while multiple regions have declared local states of emergency, including the Bay of Plenty.

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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon issued a statement following the incidents, claiming that the government was "doing everything we can" to support those affected, while multiple regions have declared local states of emergency, including the Bay of Plenty.

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A landslide struck the Beachside Holiday Park at Mount Maunganui on New Zealand's North Island at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, crushing vehicles, travel trailers and an amenities block. Emergency services were called to the scene at the base of the extinct volcano.

A landslide struck the Beachside Holiday Park at Mount Maunganui on New Zealand's North Island at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, crushing vehicles, travel trailers and an amenities block. Emergency services were called to the scene at the base of the extinct volcano.

Two people died in a separate landslide that hit a house on Welcome Bay Road in Papamoa at 4:50 a.m., with two others escaping the property. Police confirmed both deceased individuals were recovered from the extensively damaged house and the deaths were referred to the Coroner.

Two people died in a separate landslide that hit a house on Welcome Bay Road in Papamoa at 4:50 a.m., with two others escaping the property. Police confirmed both deceased individuals were recovered from the extensively damaged house and the deaths were referred to the Coroner.

Multiple people remained unaccounted for at the Mount Maunganui campsite, with the number of missing described as in the single figures. Rescue workers reported hearing voices from under the rubble initially, but no signs of life were detected later in the day.

Multiple people remained unaccounted for at the Mount Maunganui campsite, with the number of missing described as in the single figures. Rescue workers reported hearing voices from under the rubble initially, but no signs of life were detected later in the day.

Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty received approximately 295 millimeters of rain in 30 hours, representing about three months' worth of rainfall in a single day. Several areas across the North Island reported their wettest days on record on Thursday.

Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty received approximately 295 millimeters of rain in 30 hours, representing about three months' worth of rainfall in a single day. Several areas across the North Island reported their wettest days on record on Thursday.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand's Urban Search and Rescue team worked through the night at both landslide sites, carefully removing debris with heavy machinery. Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler described the environment as complex and high-risk.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand's Urban Search and Rescue team worked through the night at both landslide sites, carefully removing debris with heavy machinery. Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler described the environment as complex and high-risk.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated on social media that New Zealand is heavy with grief after the profound tragedy, adding that the government was doing everything possible to support those impacted. States of emergency were declared in multiple regions including Bay of Plenty.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated on social media that New Zealand is heavy with grief after the profound tragedy, adding that the government was doing everything possible to support those impacted. States of emergency were declared in multiple regions including Bay of Plenty.

This tragedy has united New Zealand in grief and resilience. Emergency responders, local communities and everyday citizens have stepped up heroically to save lives and support one another. The government's focus must remain on rescue efforts and recovery for devastated families.

This tragedy has united New Zealand in grief and resilience. Emergency responders, local communities and everyday citizens have stepped up heroically to save lives and support one another. The government's focus must remain on rescue efforts and recovery for devastated families.

These floods represent a climate-charged disaster that demands immediate political action, not empty sympathy. Government policies continue increasing emissions while failing communities facing escalating climate disasters. Prioritizing climate action and emergency preparedness isn't political — it's survival.

These floods represent a climate-charged disaster that demands immediate political action, not empty sympathy. Government policies continue increasing emissions while failing communities facing escalating climate disasters. Prioritizing climate action and emergency preparedness isn't political — it's survival.

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In this time of tragedy, there is no room for politics. New Zealanders must unite in their grief and resilience to support the heroic efforts of first responders, local communities and everyday citizens in tackling this crisis. The Luxon government will bolster these endeavours by committing its resources to building a path toward recovery.

In this time of tragedy, there is no room for politics. New Zealanders must unite in their grief and resilience to support the heroic efforts of first responders, local communities and everyday citizens in tackling this crisis. The Luxon government will bolster these endeavours by committing its resources to building a path toward recovery.

Despite what the Luxon government may claim, these landslides and the weather events that triggered them are inherently political. Natural disasters such as these do not occur out of thin air; they materialize from the government's refusal to tackle the climate crisis. If New Zealanders wish to avoid further tragedies, then they must prioritize climate action.

Despite what the Luxon government may claim, these landslides and the weather events that triggered them are inherently political. Natural disasters such as these do not occur out of thin air; they materialize from the government's refusal to tackle the climate crisis. If New Zealanders wish to avoid further tragedies, then they must prioritize climate action.

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