Two confirmed dead and more presumed buried after landslides hit house and campground in New Zealand

The first landslide hit a house in the community of Welcome Bay on New Zealand’s North Island, police say

Two confirmed dead and more presumed buried after landslides hit house and campground in New Zealand

TL;DR

  • Two people died in a landslide that hit a house in Welcome Bay, New Zealand.
  • A second landslide at Beachside Holiday Park in Mount Maunganui crushed vehicles and an amenities block.
  • Rescue efforts are underway at the campground, with an unknown number of people missing.
  • Extreme weather is affecting large parts of New Zealand's North Island.
  • The prime minister urged residents to heed safety advice from local authorities.