29 Jan 2026

Earth Sciences geologist discusses NZ landslide risks

From Midday Report, 12:21 pm on 29 January 2026

Police are back on the scene of the deadly slip in Mount Maunganui, continuing the painstaking search for the remaining five victims. Dr Chris Massey is an engineering geologist with Earth Sciences and spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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