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The Mount Maunganui tragedy reminds us landslides are NZ's deadliest natural hazard
- January 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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The tragic events in the Bay of Plenty this week are a stark reminder that landslides remain the deadliest of the many natural hazards New Zealand faces. A large landslide swept through the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park at the base of Mauao, triggering a major rescue and recovery operation that will continue through the weekend.
Originally published at Phys.org