The uninjured companion climbed alone to the summit to raise the alarm, triggering a complex multi-agency rescue operation that successfully brought both men off the mountain by approximately 1am. Three Hours to Cell Coverage on the Country’s Ninth Highest Peak Police received a report of the fall at around 6.15pm on Tuesday, launching an alpine … Read more
Vladimir Levchenko, 69, died after falling on an icy slope while descending Taranaki Maunga in September 2025, according to a coronial report by Rachael Schmidt-McCleave. Levchenko, who was separated from his climbing group, sustained fatal blunt force trauma injuries. The coroner concluded the death was preventable, citing a lack of alpine experience and climber complacency. … Read more
UPS cargo aircraft maintenance protocols for MD-11 freighters failed to include mandatory enhanced inspections for engine pylon bearings, despite earlier warnings from Boeing regarding potential failure risks. According to documents released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), this oversight occurred because Boeing incorrectly assured operators that bearing failures would not jeopardize flight safety, leading … Read more
Two people, aged 62 and 68, were transported to Tan Tock Seng Hospital following a collision between a Go-Ahead Singapore service 136 bus and a silver car at the junction of Lorong Chuan and Tai Yuan Heights on June 28. Authorities were alerted to the incident at 12 p.m., which resulted in traffic congestion for … Read more
Discount voucher company Wowcher has issued a formal apology after sending a marketing email containing a joke about a crocodile attack involving a toddler at a UK zoo. The company stated the content was unauthorized and indicated it is reviewing internal safety and communication protocols to prevent future errors, according to a company spokesperson. Why … Read more
Former Adelaide Crows star Tony Modra is in stable condition at Flinders Medical Centre following a serious truck accident near Victor Harbor. After undergoing facial surgery on Friday to repair injuries to his jaw, cheekbone, and eye socket, the 57-year-old is recovering well, according to SA Health and former teammate Mark Ricciuto. What is Tony … Read more
A nine-year-old Perth girl, Hania Ahmed, was fatally shot by police in Pakistan during a case of mistaken identity following an armed robbery. The incident occurred in Chakwal while the family was on holiday, resulting in the death of the child and injuries to her father and brother. How did the mistaken identity occur? The … Read more
One person died and three others were injured following a single-vehicle crash in Loburn shortly after 10 a.m. today. Emergency services responded to the scene on Loburn Whiterock Rd, near the intersection of Barkers Rd, where the Serious Crash Unit has since commenced an investigation. All four patients were transported to Christchurch Hospital. Details of … Read more
A 65-year-old woman was transported to Singapore General Hospital in a conscious state on Wednesday, June 10, after her foot was pinned under the wheel of a ComfortDelGro taxi in Chinatown. The incident occurred at approximately 10:05 a.m. on Keong Saik Road, directly in front of Block 334 Kreta Ayer Road. Did You Know? The … Read more
The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board has approved a request to install a memorial bench for Tyler Porter at Arkles Bay in Whangaparāoa, Auckland. The decision follows an initial rejection by board staff and provides a permanent site for remembrance following the community-wide search for Porter after he went missing last July. Why was the … Read more