A chilling image circulated this week: walkers casually observing the aftermath of a significant slip in Mount Maunganui, mere hours after emergency services were alerted. This scene, coupled with evacuations across the East Coast and the tragic loss of life in recent landslides, isn’t an anomaly. It’s a stark warning. Landslide risk in New Zealand … Read more
A chilling statistic emerged from the recent devastation at Mt Maunganui: New Zealand experiences an average of 150 landslides every year. While often localized, the increasing frequency and intensity of these events, coupled with a growing population concentrated in vulnerable coastal areas, signal a systemic risk that demands urgent attention. The tragedy at the Beachside … Read more
A Mount Maunganui woman is facing charges after allegedly crashing into other vehicles while driving nearly five times over the legal alcohol limit on Friday. Drink Driving Charges in Mount Maunganui The 56-year-old woman has been charged with drink driving and careless driving following an incident at 11:30 a.m., according to police. Police responded to … Read more