Two people have been confirmed dead and several others are reported missing following a series of landslides in New Zealand. The incidents occurred in the small town of Greenhill, located on the country’s South Island, after heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides in the area on Monday morning.
Local authorities have confirmed that emergency services are currently engaged in search and rescue operations to locate the missing individuals. The landslides have destroyed several homes and infrastructure in the town, leading to widespread devastation.
Mayor Sarah Adams expressed her condolences to the families of the victims and assured the public that all possible resources are being mobilized to aid in the rescue efforts. She also urged residents to exercise caution and adhere to safety warnings in the region.
The exact number of people missing remains uncertain, with reports suggesting that as many as eight individuals could be unaccounted for. The adverse weather conditions have complicated rescue operations, hampering the ability of emergency responders to access certain areas affected by the landslides.
The landslides have prompted concerns about the region’s susceptibility to such natural disasters and have raised questions about the adequacy of existing safety measures in place. Authorities have indicated that a thorough investigation will be conducted to assess the cause of the landslides and to determine any necessary steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The community in Greenhill is currently coming together to support those affected by the landslides, with many offering shelter and assistance to displaced residents. The full extent of the damage caused by the landslides is yet to be determined as rescue operations continue in the area.
Sources Analysis:
– Local authorities: The local government has a vested interest in maintaining public trust and safety in the region, making their statements generally reliable but potentially biased towards downplaying any negligence on their part.
– Mayor Sarah Adams: As an elected official, Mayor Adams may have political motivations in her statements to appear proactive and responsive to the crisis.
– Eyewitness reports: While valuable for providing real-time information, eyewitnesses could be affected by shock or panic, potentially leading to inaccuracies in their accounts.
Fact Check:
– Number of confirmed deaths: Verified fact – reported by official sources.
– Number of missing individuals: Unconfirmed claims – based on preliminary reports, subject to change as the situation develops.
– Destruction of homes and infrastructure: Verified fact – observable through visual evidence and official statements.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Two dead and several missing in New Zealand landslides”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.