Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Tragedy Strikes: Six Missing After Mount Maunganui Landslide

1/27/2026

39 4 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

A landslide at Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park in New Zealand prompted emergency services to respond to reports of people trapped.
Six individuals are believed to be buried under the rubble.
Local hero Lisa Maclennan, who warned campers of the danger, is among the missing.
Police are conducting a recovery operation at the site.
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale urged a review amid questions about evacuation orders prior to the landslide.

1 of 1

Story summary

A landslide at Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park in New Zealand prompted emergency services to respond to reports of people trapped.
Six individuals are believed to be buried under the rubble.
Local hero Lisa Maclennan, who warned campers of the danger, is among the missing.
Police are conducting a recovery operation at the site.
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale urged a review amid questions about evacuation orders prior to the landslide.