Disastrous land movement in Mount Maunganui this morning, following days of adverse weather impacting the upper North Island.

Several people are unaccounted for after a slip near a campsite earlier today, at the base of Mount Maunganui's Mauao.

Beach Hut Café owner Michelle Craig says it's been 'devastating' seeing this take place, and people are concerned.

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Disastrous land movement in Mount Maunganui this morning, following days of adverse weather impacting the upper North Island.
Several people are unaccounted for after a slip near a campsite earlier today, at the base of Mount Maunganui's Mauao.
Beach Hut Café owner Michelle Craig says it's been 'devastating' seeing this take place, and people are concerned.
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We’re bringing you an exciting new era on Newstalk ZB with Matt Heath &amp; Tyler Adams Afternoons.
With years of media and broadcast experience between them, this team brings a fresh and unique perspective to your weekdays.
Matt and Tyler dive into the latest news stories, share their opinions, and engage with their listeners weekdays on Newstalk ZB.

Matt Heath and Tyler Adams dive into the latest news stories, share their opinions, and engage with their listeners weekdays on Newstalk ZB.

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Michelle Craig: Beach Hut Café owner on the damage caused by the slip at Mount Manganui

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 22nd of January 2026 - as news of the Mt Maunganui disaster broke, we took you to the unfolding rescue effort.

Our Afternoons duo also spoke with a couple of geotechnical experts in an attempt to better understand landslides.

Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 22nd of January 2026 - as news of the Mt Maunganui disaster broke, we took you to the unfolding rescue effort.
Our Afternoons duo also spoke with a couple of geotechnical experts in an attempt to better understand landslides.
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 22 January 2026 

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Civil Defence is warning landslides can happen without warning, after this week's record-breaking downpours across the upper North Island.

The adverse weather conditions have triggered slips across the region, and people have been put at risk as a result.

Andrew Stolte from the University of Auckland explained how to identify banks or cliffs that could pose a risk.

"At the top, if a slip is starting to happen, you might see evidence of cracks forming at the top of a slope, indicating that mass is going to come down and move at you."

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Civil Defence is warning landslides can happen without warning, after this week's record-breaking downpours across the upper North Island.
The adverse weather conditions have triggered slips across the region, and people have been put at risk as a result.
Andrew Stolte from the University of Auckland explained how to identify banks or cliffs that could pose a risk.
"At the top, if a slip is starting to happen, you might see evidence of cracks forming at the top of a slope, indicating that mass is going to come down and move at you."
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Andrew Stolte: Auckland University geomechanical engineer explains what causes slips

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Fire and Emergency says crews won't stop searching until everyone is found, following a landslide that tore through Mount Maunganui’s Beachside Holiday Park.

Fewer than 10 people are still unaccounted for - including young people.

Voices haven't been heard since soon after the slip smashed through tents, cars, caravans, a toilet block and the pools, and investigations are still ongoing.

Shane was in the area when he started observing the damage following the disaster, and he joined the Afternoons team to discuss.

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Fire and Emergency says crews won't stop searching until everyone is found, following a landslide that tore through Mount Maunganui’s Beachside Holiday Park.
Fewer than 10 people are still unaccounted for - including young people.
Voices haven't been heard since soon after the slip smashed through tents, cars, caravans, a toilet block and the pools, and investigations are still ongoing.
Shane was in the area when he started observing the damage following the disaster, and he joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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Shane: Caller reveals the extent of the damage impacting Mount Maunganui following slip

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/ab63bc56-223d-46d2-9c0c-b3da00348dc9/transcript

Michelle Craig: Beach Hut Café owner on the damage caused by the slip at Mount Manganui

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