A 6.3 earthquake hit Christchurch, New Zealand today approximately three miles from the city center. The quake caused massive damage with multiple deaths and injuries being reported. People were still reportedly trapped in the downtown center and in their homes. This quake comes less than six months after a 7.1 earthquake hit the city which [...]
The much awaited “Hobbit” movies, which have been called a prequel to the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, will start filming next month. Tweet This Post
New Zealand authorities stated that the remain of the 29 miners trapped underground in the Pike River mine might remain there since the conditions are still too dangerous as to allow rescuers to go inside. Tweet This Post
Three bottles of whisky, thought to have been left behind by an Antarctic expedition by Sir Ernest Shackleton more than a century ago, will be sent to Scotland for scientific analysis. Tweet This Post
The bodies of 29 miners who died as they got trapped following a series of methane gas explosions in a New Zealand mine in November will not be recovered, New Zealand police say. Tweet This Post
CNN has announced its top-nine list of destinations for next year. With the help of three travel experts, CNN compiled this list that is expected to preponderantly influence travelers in 2011. Tweet This Post
Oprah’s two-day Australian extravaganza began today with a 6,000 strong crowd at the Sydney Opera House. Tweet This Post
A second explosion has killed all 29 workers trapped inside a mine following an initial explosion on Friday, New Zealand police said. Tweet This Post
On Wednesday, the New Zealand police stated that the shaft drilled into the coal mine, in which 29 miners are trapped, indicated that rescue teams cannot enter as there are high levels of toxic gases throughout the mine. Tweet This Post
The hope of rescuing 29 men who went missing following a mine explosion four days ago is fading, according to New Zealand police. Tweet This Post