Source: Radio New Zealand
Family pay respects at the Mt Maunganui landslide cordon. CHARLOTTE COOK / RNZ
Remains of victims have been found at a campground in Mount Maunganui overnight.
Police, Fire and Emergency, and Civil Defence have held a media stand-up this afternoon.
Six people have been unaccounted for since Thursday.
Emergency services are moving to a recovery phase, from a rescue operation.
The remains are now in custody of the coroner.
They will be transported to a mortuary in Hamilton.
The names of those found will be released to media this afternoon.
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