Source: Radio New Zealand
Some people were in tears as groups left flowers, signs and messages at the cordoned-off entrances to the landslide-hit campground in Mt Maunganui last night. Nick Monro
Authorities have evacuated some East Coast households from Onepoto and parts of Te Araroa, after significant landslide risks were identified.
The evacuations late on Saturday night were led by police and FENZ, and it is not yet clear when those affected will be able to return home, with geotech assessments needed first.
Meanwhile, searchers at the scene of the devastating Mt Maunganui landslide are now entering day two of what has been termed the recovery phase, following the announcement from officials that it is highly unlikely anyone would have survived.
On Saturday human remains were found at the site, and the six people believed to have been caught in the landslide were named by police.
Police also announced on Saturday evening that a body was found in the search for a missing driver who was swept away in a car in the Mahurangi River, near Warkworth, on Wednesday.
Elsewhere, repairs after storm damage are underway, and access to some Northland communities isolated since last Sunday has been restored.
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