The Daily Aus Headlines: Several missing after NZ landslide
Jan 22, 2026
A political shake-up unfolds as the Coalition splits again, with criticism over hate speech laws. Tragedy strikes in New Zealand, where a landslide at a holiday park may have claimed several lives amidst ongoing rescue efforts. Ghislaine Maxwell is set to testify before Congress, likely to invoke the Fifth Amendment. In brighter news, Formula 1 inches closer to gender diversity with Doriane Pin joining Mercedes as a development driver for 2026. Dive into these pressing headlines and the latest updates!
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Coalition Partnership Breaks Over Leadership Row
- The Coalition split after Nationals leader David Littleproud called the partnership "untenable."
- The rift followed disagreements over hate speech laws and resignations from Susan Lee's front bench.
Holiday Park Landslide After Record Rain
- A landslide at a holiday park south of Auckland struck after unprecedented rainfall, crushing camper vans and facilities.
- Officials confirm several unaccounted people and say the death toll remains in the single figures.
Maxwell To Testify — But Will Plead The Fifth
- Ghislaine Maxwell will appear virtually before the House Oversight Committee on 9 February while serving a 20-year sentence.
- Her lawyers say she intends to invoke the Fifth Amendment against self-incrimination.