Vigils, Silence and Karakia: NZ Comes Together a Week After Deadly Landslides Killed Eight

Hero camper who warned others formally identified as Mt Maunganui victim

Coroner Heather McKenzie confirmed the identity of the victim at during a court hearing on Friday.

'NZ stands with you': Vigil held for landslide victims

People gather at the site of the community vigil at Coronation Park in Tauranga. Photo: RNZ More than 1000 people have attended a community vigil at Coronation Park in Tauranga this evening in the wake of the Mt Maunganui landslide.

'New Zealand stands with you' - vigil held for Mount Maunganui landslide victims

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was joined by more than 1000 people at a community vigil on Thursday night at Coronation Park in Tauranga.

Vigils, silence and karakia: NZ comes together a week after deadly landslides killed eight

One week on from the devastating landslides that killed eight people, Kiwis are set to come together to remember those tragically lost. Several memorial...

Mt Maunganui landslide victim: Statement from the family of Sharon Maccanico

Sharon Maccanico. PHOTO SUPPLIED. Sharon Maccanico has been identified as a victim of the landslide at Mt Maunganui. The following is a statement on behalf of Natallia and Carmine, Sharon’s mum and dad. Our hearts are broken following the passing of our beautiful daughter Sharon Maccanico. Sharon was born in Italy. At age 3, she moved to Australia and at age 8, moved to New Zealand. This was where her passion for dance began. Sharon wanted to be…