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12th August 2026
4 min

Coroner’s Findings Highlight Importance of Navigation Tools

Media Release | The coroner’s findings into the tragic death of Rebecca Woolley in Arthur’s Pass National Park highlights the importance of navigation tools, even for day walks.
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7th July 2026
4 mins

Coroner’s Findings Stress Unique Risks on Taranaki Maunga

Media Release | The coroner’s findings into the tragic death of Vladimir Levchenko on Taranaki Maunga highlight the importance of being thoroughly prepared for icy alpine conditions.
Thumbnail of Whangaehu Hut CREDIT Andrew C Plan My Walk
25th May 2026
4 min

Coroner’s Findings Highlight the Importance of Alpine Safety

Media Release | MSC says the coroner’s findings into Wednesday Davis’ death in 2024 on Mt Ruapehu highlight key safety precautions for alpine environments.
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18th December 2025
3 min

Coroner’s Report Prompts Safety Reminder for Day Hikers

Media Release | MSC is reminding day hikers of the importance of going prepared, following the coroner’s inquiry into the tragic death of Ho-Jung Kim in July 2019.
Thumbnail of Mt Ruapehu.CREDIT Shaun Barnett
21st July 2025
5 min

Skiing Tragedy Prompts Early-Season Safety Warning

Media Release | Following the coroner’s inquiry into a skiing accident on Mt Ruapehu in 2022, MSC is reminding backcountry skiers to take extra care in early winter.
Thumbnail of Holdsworth Jumbo Circuit.Ali Middleton
15th May 2025
5 min

Tragedy Prompts Advice for Solo Trampers

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council is warning people of the increased risks when tramping alone, following the tragic death of a tramper in 2023.
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25th February 2025
4 min

Hunting Tragedy Puts Spotlight on Route Choices

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council is urging hunters and other backcountry enthusiasts to carefully consider their descent routes in steep terrain following the release of the coroner’s findings...
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29th January 2025
5 min

Coroner’s Findings Spark Safety Advice After Skiing Tragedy

Story | NZ Mountain Safety Council has issued key safety recommendations following a fatal skiing incident on Mt Aspiring six years ago.
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