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After a summer of weather disasters, will Kiwis make climate an election issue?

Extreme weather-related events in early 2026 – including the fatal landslides in Mount Maunganui and Tauranga – have raised a logical question: will climate change and infrastructure resilience be big issues come the election in November?

The Conversation

Do trees prevent landslides? What science says about roots, rainfall and stability

In the days since last week’s fatal landslides at Mount Maunganui, there has been widespread discussion about what may have caused the slopes above the campground to fail, including the possible role of recent tree removal on Mauao.

The Conversation

Probe on 'missed opportunities' for deadly NZ landslip

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon says the families of the six people killed in the Mount Maunganui landslip "deserve answers".

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New Zealand landslide: six missing named as police confirm victims are unlikely to be found alive

Victims of landslide at Mount Maunganui campsite include teenage students, a literacy coordinator and a Swedish national

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand landslide: rescue efforts called off for six people buried in disaster

Rescue efforts at Mount Maunganui site switch to recovery operation that police say could take several days

The Guardian - AU

Teens among six still missing after landslide at popular campsite in New Zealand

Police say no sign of life under rubble as recovery operations continue through night

The Independent UK

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

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.

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‘The sound of mayhem’: witness to New Zealand landslide describes ‘almighty cracking’

Alister McHardy was going out to fish at sunrise on Thursday, when he noticed a ‘mountain of soil’ at the north end of the beach at Mount Maunganui

The Guardian - AU

Two dead and six missing after landslides hit house and campground in New Zealand

Search-and-rescue teams worked through the night at the campground, but there had been no progress in finding missing people, officials say

The Guardian - AU

Mount Maunganui disaster: Everything you need to know as search for missing continues

The search continues as emergency services respond to severe weather-induced landslides in New Zealand

Evening Standard

Is it safe to travel to New Zealand? Latest advice after Mount Maunganui landslides

At least two people have died and many more are still missing following torrential rain on the North Island

The Independent UK

Shocking moment landslide tears down New Zealand’s Mount Maunganui

Two landslides have torn through New Zealand, leaving at least two people dead and several missing on Thursday (22 January).

The Independent UK

New Zealand landslide latest: Several missing with ‘no sign of life’ for hours after deadly Mount Maunganui floods

Two people are dead and several are missing after landslides ravaged parts of New Zealand’s east coast on Thursday

The Independent UK

New Zealand landslide traps campers, children among the missing

New Zealand was shaken by a landslide at Mount Maunganui, burying parts of a seaside campground. Rescuers heard voices but found no signs of life. Heavy rain preceded the slide.

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Evening Standard

Mount Maunganu: Children among several feared dead after landslide hits New Zealand campsite

The landslide sent rubble barrelling down on the campsite in Mount Maunganui, a popular tourist spot on the northern coast of New Zealand’s North Island

The Independent UK

Several missing after landslide rips through popular campsite in New Zealand

Several people, including children, are missing after a landslide struck a campground at the base of Mount Maunganui on Thursday morning

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand storms: people missing after landslide hits campsite as minister compares east coast to ‘war zone’

Record-breaking rains spark landslide at Mount Maunganui campsite, with helicopter teams retrieving families from rooftops and local states of emergency declared

AAP

Two dead, more casualties feared in NZ landslips

At least two people have died after record rainfall and flooding caused landslips on New Zealand's North Island.

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New Zealand beat England by four wickets in first men’s ODI – as it happened

Daryl Mitchell hit 78 not out to steer the hosts home after England made 223 in total despite Harry Brook’s 135

AAP

Brilliant Marsh inspires Aussies to T20 win in NZ

Australia captain Mitch Marsh has fired his first Twenty20 international century, inspiring his team to a two-wicket win over New Zealand.

The Guardian - AU

Ruthless Australia humble New Zealand by 82 runs in second T20I

Annabel Sutherland produced a career-best 4 for 8 and Beth Mooney blasted 70 runs to help Australia crush New Zealand by 82 runs

The Times of India

3rd T20I: New Zealand beat Bangladesh to square series

NEW DELHI: In a rain-affected third and final Twenty20 international at Mount Maunganui on Sunday, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner claimed four wickets as they defeated Bangladesh by 17 runs to tie the series 1-1.

The Independent UK

New Zealand Cricket pays to fix Barmy Army’s damaged trumpet

Simon Finch’s instrument was damaged during the first Test at Mount Maunganui.

The Independent UK

New Zealand’s Blair Tickner saw ‘lives being flipped upside down’ by cyclone

Tickner made his Black Caps debut in the series opener at Mount Maunganui.

Daily Mirror

James Anderson and Stuart Broad "setting the standard" for 'Bazball' says Ben Stokes

James Anderson and Stuart Broad picked up four wickets apiece as England bowled New Zealand out for 126 in their second innings to seal victory in Mount Maunganui

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