Several people, including children, are missing after heavy rains caused flooding and landslides across New Zealand’s North Island. Rescue workers are searching for those missing in areas like Mount Maunganui and Papamoa, where landslides have occurred. Officials are hopeful of finding survivors but are concerned about further landslides hindering rescue efforts. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is monitoring the situation closely as extreme weather events become more frequent due to climate change.
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