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Rescue efforts at Mount Maunganui following a deadly slip have resumed after being paused for a second time.
Work resumed at 2pm, several hours after it was suspended, following confirmation that the area was safe to re-enter.
"Following consultation with a number of experts on the ground, the recovery teams have been given the green light to continue with the recovery," Detective Inspector Lew Warner said.
"While the suspension of work is frustrating for everybody involved, the correct measures must be taken to ensure the safety of everybody at the scene."
Detective Inspector Warner reiterated the need t
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