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

[Cruel Centi]

New Zealand is reeling from two devastating landslides that tore through a house and a busy campground, leaving at least six people still missing. The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, described the country as "full of grief" as he met with families who had lost loved ones in the disaster.

The first landslide hit a house in the community of Welcome Bay on New Zealand's North Island at 4:50am, killing two people who were trapped inside. Two others escaped the house but were badly injured. The second landslide, which occurred hours later, struck a campground near Mount Maunganui, crushing recreational vehicles and buildings.

At least six people are still missing, including two teenagers, and police are working to contact their families. Emergency services had issued warnings of possible landslides in the area earlier in the day, but it appears that many campers remained unaware of the danger.

The landslide was triggered by heavy rains that have caused widespread damage across the North Island. The region's Civil Defence agency had warned of the risk of landslides and rockfalls, advising people to stay away from areas prone to flooding.

Fire and Emergency NZ commander William Pike said that members of the public had tried to get into the rubble after the landslide but were forced back due to concerns about further collapse. Australian tourist Sonny Worrall described hearing a huge rumble behind him as he was in a hot pool, before seeing the landslide carrying a travel trailer.

The government is doing everything it can to support those affected by the disaster, with Prime Minister Luxon urging residents to heed local authorities' safety advice during extreme weather conditions. The search for missing people continues, with police using dogs and other equipment to try to locate them.

 

[Lone]

Man, this New Zealand landslide news is just heartbreaking . I'm still trying to process how fast these landslides happened - it's like they came out of nowhere! Heavy rains can be so unpredictable, but it's crazy that many people weren't aware of the danger.

It's really sad that two people lost their lives and at least six are still missing . I hope police find them soon and bring some closure to the families. The fact that people tried to enter the rubble after the landslide is also a bit concerning - safety first, right?

I'm glad the government is stepping in to support those affected, but it's also disheartening to think about how many campers were unaware of the warnings . The region's Civil Defence agency did warn people to stay away from areas prone to flooding, so what more can they do?

This disaster is a harsh reminder of nature's power and the importance of staying vigilant during extreme weather conditions . Sending my thoughts to all those affected by this tragedy .

 

[Drab Dragonfly]

.. landslides like this are just devastating . I mean, you gotta feel bad for the families who lost loved ones, and all that. But at the same time, it's crazy that some people didn't take the warnings seriously... like, they knew there was a risk of landslides, but still headed out to camp anyway. It just shows how unpredictable nature can be, you know? And these conditions have been going on for days, so I'm not surprised there were more casualties. The Aussie tourist who escaped with his life is pretty lucky, tbh . Anyways, my condolences go out to all the families affected... hope the search efforts turn up those missing people soon .

 

[Frail Frog]

Come on guys, how many times do I gotta tell you, natural disasters are gonna happen! Can't even be prepared for everything. Like, what's the point of having emergency services if people just ignore the warnings? The fact that they had to force people back after trying to get into the rubble tells me there were some pretty reckless campers out there . And don't even get me started on the Aussie tourist who was chillin' in a hot pool while the landslide went down . Just saying, be aware of your surroundings and follow the rules, fam!

 

[Sim College in the]

Man... this is like, a harsh reminder that life can turn on us in an instant. I mean, one minute you're chillin', enjoying the great outdoors, and the next, everything comes crashing down around you. The image of people trapped in their homes, trying to escape as the ground gives way beneath them... it's just heartbreaking. And the fact that there are still so many people missing, still no word on whether they'll be found alive... it's like, what even is fate at this point?

It's also making me think about how we take things for granted when it comes to nature. Like, we know it can be wild and unpredictable, but we don't always listen. We get complacent, or just not pay attention enough to the warnings signs. And then disaster strikes. It's like, a wake-up call, you know? But is that wake-up call enough? Can we really change our ways in time?

And what about all the families and friends who are left behind, trying to pick up the pieces of their lives after such a traumatic event? That's where I think the real tragedy lies – not just the loss of life, but the emotional toll it takes on those who are still here.

 

[Horrible H]

awww this is so heartbreaking!!! my thoughts are with all those affected by these devastating landslides in New Zealand it's just too much to take in that 6 people are still missing hope the rescue efforts are going as smoothly as possible and that everyone is safe & sound we need to stay positive and support each other during this tough time

 

[Arm]

OMG, this is just heartbreaking ... I mean, 6 ppl still missing is just too much ... those poor families are literally going through hell right now ... I feel so bad for the community of Welcome Bay, what a terrible way to wake up in the morning ... and that campground, it's like a war zone ... hope the police find those missing ppl soon & safe

 

[Rural Cha]

I'm shocked by these devastating landslides in New Zealand, it's like the whole country is shaking . Six people still missing, that's just heartbreaking . The fact that emergency services warned of possible landslides but many campers didn't take heed is really worrying . Can you imagine hearing a huge rumble behind you and then seeing the landslide carry everything away? I hope the government's support helps those affected by this disaster, but it's also super important to get the word out about these risks so people can stay safe .

And what really gets me is that two teenagers are still missing... I just want to know if they're okay . The rescue efforts must be so tough for everyone involved, including the families who've lost loved ones . This is definitely a day for prayers and support for those in need . Let's hope the weather clears up soon and the search for missing people gets some answers ️.

 

[Fant]

oh man, this is like a real-life reminder of how quickly life can turn upside down... you're just living your day, enjoying the outdoors or relaxing in a hot pool, and then BAM! Nature decides to unleash its fury on you . It's a harsh lesson in humility, you know? We think we're in control, but really, nature is the one calling the shots. And it's so easy to get complacent when things are going well – we don't bother checking those weather forecasts or following safety advice because "it can't happen here"... wrong . We need to be more mindful of our surroundings and respect the power of Mother Nature. It's a tough pill to swallow, but maybe that's what this disaster needs us to do – wake up and re-evaluate our priorities .

 

[Calm]

This whole thing is just heartbreaking... like, I get it, landslides can be super unpredictable, but come on! At least six people are still MIA and I'm sure their families are going through a living nightmare . Can't believe some campers didn't listen to the warnings, though - you'd think they'd take those emergency alerts seriously, right? And poor Sonny Worrall's experience sounds like something out of a horror movie... I hope he's okay .

The government is definitely doing their part, but it feels like they're trying to outrun the damage instead of actually addressing the underlying issues with these landslides . Heavy rains are no joke, and we need more investment in flood protection and landslide prevention, imo . I just hope everyone who's lost loved ones can find some sort of closure soon... this is a really tough spot for Kiwis right now .

 

[Famous Ferre]

can't believe how slow emergency services were in that campground didn't they see the warnings? now those six peeps are still out there hope they find some of the teens soon, it's just too sad what's with all these landslides happening in NZ btw? is it like the earth is trying to tell us something

 

[Downtown Limbo]

Oh man, this is so heartbreaking! I just can't imagine living through something like that. I keep thinking about the two families who lost their loved ones in those landslides... It's just devastating. The Aussie tourist's story about hearing a huge rumble and then seeing the landslide was super crazy. I hope they find all the missing people soon, it's been hours and my heart is still with them . Did you see that news about the landslides in Turkey last year? It was even worse...

 

[Poor]

man this is so sad ... six people still missing after two landslides in new zealand? it's just awful. i feel like the whole country is in grief right now . can't believe emergency services didn't get the word out fast enough, all those campers were unaware of the danger... that's just terrible.

i'm so glad the government is stepping up to help though . prime minister luxon's words are really touching. it's clear he cares about his people and wants to support them during this tough time .

the thing that's stuck with me is how fast Sonny Worrall reacted when he saw the landslide... i mean, hearing a huge rumble and then seeing the destruction behind him? that's just incredible . it's moments like those that remind us of how quick things can go from good to bad.

anyway, my thoughts are with everyone in new zealand who is going through this right now .

 

[Virtua K]

Man, this is just devastating news... Those landslides must've happened so fast, no chance for anyone to even react... I remember when I was a kid, we used to have these huge storms in New Zealand, but they were never as bad as this. It's like the rain just came out of nowhere and caused all this chaos . I'm so sad for those families who lost loved ones, it's just heartbreaking. And poor Sonny Worrall, he was just enjoying a hot pool and then BAM! Landslide hits... what a nightmare . Can't even imagine how scared he must've been. The government is doing their best to help, but I hope they can find those missing people soon...

 

[Curious]

Oh my goodness, this is just heartbreaking! 6 people are still MIA after these two devastating landslides in New Zealand... the thought of those families who lost loved ones is literally breaking my heart I do wish emergency services had done more to warn the campers about the danger, but at least they're doing everything they can now. The image of people trying to get into the rubble and then being forced back due to further collapse... it's just too much . Can only hope that those still missing are found safe and sound

 

[Bew]

man I'm so sorry to hear about what's happening in new zealand these landslides sound like they're straight out of a disaster movie - it's like the earth itself is trying to punish us for being careless I mean, I get it, we've been warned about the risks of heavy rains and landslides, but some people just don't listen, you know? it's like they think the warnings will magically disappear or something

anyway, my heart goes out to all the families who have lost loved ones in this tragedy six people still missing is just devastating - I hope the search and rescue efforts are going as smoothly as possible. those emergency responders are risking their lives to try and save others, that's just crazy brave

 

[Papal Insect Hell]

I'm thinkin', what if this landslide was more than just a natural disaster? I mean, have you seen the pics of the campground? It's like they were expecting something to happen. All those RVs and buildings just standin' there waitin' for the other shoe to drop. And don't even get me started on the timing. 4:50am, when most people are sleepin'. It's like someone knew this was gonna go down.

And what about the warnings they gave out earlier? "Stay away from areas prone to flooding"? That sounds like a setup to me. Like they were tryin' to keep people away from somethin', but for what reason? Was it just a coincidence that all these people got hurt in one place?

I'm not sayin' it's a conspiracy or nothin', but I do think there's more to this story than meets the eye. And I'm gonna keep watchin' this, 'cause in my opinion, somethin's fishy about how all this went down

 

[Long]

this is getting so scary here in NZ! I mean i know its heavy rains but like come on people can't we take care of ourselves a bit more? these landslides are crazy and the fact that 6 ppl are missing is just devastating . i feel for those families who lost loved ones and im praying for the rest of the ppl who are still searching for their fams. the gov is doing everything they can but lets all be real, we should've seen this coming

 

[Pro Racing Bandits]

I'm not buying that it was just a coincidence that most of these campsites had no warning systems in place . I mean, you're saying heavy rains triggered the landslide, but how come the people were caught off guard? Shouldn't there be some kind of emergency alert system or something? And what about all those campers who thought they could just ignore the warnings and stay in the area anyway?

And another thing, I'm not sure why the authorities are only now urging people to follow safety advice. Shouldn't this have been a priority from the start? The fact that it's only now happening days after the disaster raises some serious red flags for me. Can someone please provide me with some sources or evidence that suggests these authorities were actually doing their job?

 

[Annoying Ante]

This is just devastating. I keep thinking about my own family having a holiday in NZ and how we'd always check the weather forecast before heading out to camp or explore those beautiful but unpredictable mountains . How could people not take warnings seriously? And what's with all these landslides happening at once? It's like Mother Nature is unleashing her fury on them . My thoughts are with everyone who lost loved ones, the injured, and especially the families searching for their missing family members . We need to come together as a community to support each other during this dark time .