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flag A record rainfall in January 2026 caused the worst landslide in history on New Zealand’s Mauao mountain, killing at least eight and destroying a sacred camping site.

flag In January 2026, a record-breaking rainfall event on New Zealand’s Mauao mountain triggered the worst landslide in global history, killing at least six people and destroying the Mount camping ground. flag The storm, part of the extreme weather system Gabrielle, dumped over 244mm of rain in 24 hours, overwhelming the area and cutting off access to a site sacred to Māori. flag Emergency crews, including a digger nicknamed “Hope,” worked tirelessly amid unstable terrain. flag The Western Bay of Plenty region also suffered, with a separate landslide claiming two lives and causing widespread damage. flag The local council launched a relief fund and an independent review to assess the disaster’s causes and improve future preparedness.

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