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The Mount Maunganui tragedy reminds us landslides are NZ’s deadliest natural hazard

23 January 2026

Tragic slips in the Bay of Plenty highlight how geology, heavy rainfall and climate change are combining to amplify a largely hidden risk.

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All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams denies player power was behind the early exit of coach Scott Robertson
	23 Jan: All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams denies player power was behind the early exit of coach Scott Robertson... more

An expectation the official cash rate will be held steady as inflation is higher than expected
	23 Jan: An expectation the official cash rate will be held steady as inflation is higher than expected... more

Gloriavale's condemned private school is remaining open for the time being
	23 Jan: Gloriavale's condemned private school is remaining open for the time being... more

What is a landslide, how do they happen and where are they most common?
	23 Jan: Two people have died after a landslide hit their home in New Zealand and authorities are searching for several others feared dead in another slip nearby. Here's how landslides occur, the warning signs and where they are most common.... more

To football, and South Island United have claimed their first win in the Oceania Pro League
	23 Jan: To football, and South Island United have claimed their first win in the Oceania Pro League... more

Police want to hear from anyone who may have seen a 62-year-old man reported missing from the Invercargill area - last seen two weeks ago
	23 Jan: Police want to hear from anyone who may have seen a 62-year-old man reported missing from the Invercargill area - last seen two weeks ago... more

All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams has dismissed any suggestions of player power being behind the early exit of New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson
	23 Jan: All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams has dismissed any suggestions of player power being behind the early exit of New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson... more

Belarusian world number one Aryna Sabalenka's led the charge into the fourth round at the Australian Open
	23 Jan: Belarusian world number one Aryna Sabalenka's led the charge into the fourth round at the Australian Open... more

Heavy rain is still causing disruption in parts of the North Island
	23 Jan: Heavy rain is still causing disruption in parts of the North Island... more

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21 Jan: Whitianga's completely cut off by flooding - and Thames Coromandel District Council's urgently asking anyone in low-lying areas across the district to move to higher ground immediately ++++++++++++++

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18 Jan: There's reports of flooding in Northland following heavy rain +++++++++++++

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19 Jan: Northlanders may have to wait until Wednesday until access to all roads is restored following flooding in its North Eastern area +++++++++

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All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams denies player power was behind the early exit of coach Scott Robertson More...

BUSINESS
An expectation the official cash rate will be held steady as inflation is higher than expected More...

Today's News

Environment:
The Mount Maunganui tragedy reminds us landslides are NZ’s deadliest natural hazard 20:07

Business:
An expectation the official cash rate will be held steady as inflation is higher than expected 18:57

Politics:
Gloriavale's condemned private school is remaining open for the time being 18:37

Environment:
What is a landslide, how do they happen and where are they most common? 18:17

Rugby:
All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams denies player power was behind the early exit of coach Scott Robertson 18:07

Soccer:
To football, and South Island United have claimed their first win in the Oceania Pro League 18:07

Law and Order:
Police want to hear from anyone who may have seen a 62-year-old man reported missing from the Invercargill area - last seen two weeks ago 17:27

Tennis:
Belarusian world number one Aryna Sabalenka's led the charge into the fourth round at the Australian Open 17:07

Environment:
Heavy rain is still causing disruption in parts of the North Island 16:57

Rugby:
All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams has dismissed any suggestions of player power being behind the early exit of New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson 16:17

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