Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
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.
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.
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.
Emergency crews, including a digger nicknamed “Hope,” worked tirelessly amid unstable terrain.
The Western Bay of Plenty region also suffered, with a separate landslide claiming two lives and causing widespread damage.
The local council launched a relief fund and an independent review to assess the disaster’s causes and improve future preparedness.
Una lluvia récord en enero de 2026 causó el peor deslizamiento de tierra en la historia en la montaña Mauao de Nueva Zelanda, matando al menos a ocho personas y destruyendo un sitio sagrado para acampar.