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| Weather live: Several people missing as slip hits Mt Maunganui holiday park Meanwhile Minister Mark Mitchell confirmed two bodies had been recovered from a second slip in Welcome Bay. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:55:57 +1300 Two bodies recovered from slip at house in Papamoa Two people had managed to escape from the slip at Welcome Bay, but two more were unable to. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:44:35 +1300 Floods, power cuts, land slips: What is happening in your region People are missing after two landslides in Bay of Plenty, thousands are still without power but there are now no MetService rain warnings in place for the North Island. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:31:40 +1300 Two bodies recovered following Papamoa slip Mark Mitchell confirmed the fatalies during an interview with an Australian news outlet. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:17:29 +1300 Rent drops for first time in a decade, data shows Realestate.co.nz said, based on its data, the national average weekly rent was down 1.8 percent in 2025 compared to 2024. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:09:23 +1300 Teenagers allegedly indecently assaulted at public pool in Auckland, police investigating A parent of one of the boys said a lifeguard at Pt Erin Pools in Herne Bay failed to intervene. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:57:18 +1300 Witness describes 'real disaster' as Mauao landslide strikes Mount Maunganui campground A visitor staying near the Mount Hot Pools has described confusion and fear as a landslide smashed into campervans and tents at Mauao. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:49:23 +1300 Watch: Weather leaves trail of destruction with flooding and slips across the North Island Footage shows the level of devastation for multiple areas of the North Island after days of heavy ran. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:43:05 +1300 Search suspended for driver swept away into Mahurangi River, north of Auckland The ex-fisherman's wife believes he will survive with his strength, wisdom and familiarity with the water. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:35:10 +1300 Two people missing after major slip blocks road in Tauranga Cars are being turned away on Welcome Bay Road in Tauranga where two people are still unaccounted for after a major slip. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:34:44 +1300 Mauao campground landslide: Children missing after slip in Mount Maunganui RNZ understands children are among those missing after a landslide came down on several structures at campground at the base of Mauao, Mount Maunganui. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:48:45 +1300 Prime Minister skipping Rātana to visit weather-hit regions The National Party will still be represented at Rātana by Nicola Willis and Tama Potaka. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:36:19 +1300 Sand-mining company McCallum Bros probed for alleged wildlife breaches at Pākiri Department of Conservation confirmed to RNZ that the concerns of locals are under investigation. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:02:09 +1300 Glider crashes in north Otago One person is seriously injured. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:21:18 +1300 Reports of sub-standard hygiene at some beauty salons sparks council review Marlborough District Council is considering whether to implement a bylaw for the appearance industry, after reports of sub-standard hygiene at some beauty salons. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:01:50 +1300 |