New ZealandPolice do 'wonderful job' - KeyJohn Key has defended police in the wake of a damning report and a much criticised decision to end recovery efforts at Pike River Coal mine.19 Jan 10:55 PM
EmploymentGovt denies Pike River cover-upThe father of a miner who died at Pike River has accused police and the Government of withholding information that shows bodies may be recovered intact from the explosion-hit coal mine.18 Jan 01:16 AM
EmploymentStabilising plan ready, but mine to stay a tombReceivers of the company that owns the Pike River mine say it is unlikely the bodies of the 29 workers will ever be recovered.17 Jan 07:31 PM
CommoditiesMiners' recovery not in new planA proposed Pike River mine stabilisation plan doesn't allow for the recovery of the miners and won't guarantee the future of the mine. The Receivers of Pike River Coal Limited presented their mine stabilisation plan to the Commissioner of P17 Jan 07:42 AM
CommoditiesMiners' recovery not in new planA proposed Pike River mine stabilisation plan doesn't allow for the recovery of the miners and won’t guarantee the future of the mine.17 Jan 06:39 AM
CommoditiesPM 'passing the buck' on Pike RiverLabour leader Phil Goff has accused John Key of "passing the buck" on whether to permanently seal the Pike River coal mine. Receivers have been given until 5pm today to come up with a plan for stabilising the mine.17 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandCrashed driver takes good Samaritans' carPolice are disgusted after a crashed driver stole a car belonging to an elderly couple who had stopped to help him.16 Jan 11:10 PM
New ZealandRise in farm deaths 'bitterly disappointing'Last year was a 'bitterly disappointing' year for farmers, with the number of deaths nearly doubling to 17, Federated Farmers says.16 Jan 10:56 PM
CommoditiesClosing mine could see inquiry evidence lost , lawyer saysSealing the Pike River mine could see vital evidence lost, the lawyer for the families of those killed says.16 Jan 06:20 PM
New ZealandACC $1m tourism bill a benefit to NZOverseas tourists claimed $1 million from the ACC in the last financial year, but the payouts benefited New Zealanders, the organisation says.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River families fight recovery decisionThe families of the 29 lost Pike River miners say they are "gravely concerned" that the Government and police are abandoning recovery efforts at the mine and are calling for the decision to be reassessed.14 Jan 04:09 AM
BDBDCommoditiesPM: Mine sealing 'not about money'The Pike River mine will be sealed and there is little or no chance of the bodies of 29 men killed being recovered in the near future, says Prime Minister John Key. He said it was "not an issue of money or time or commitment."14 Jan 12:41 AM
New ZealandChurch told to redesign carpark after two deathsA Wellington coroner has recommended a local church overhaul its carpark layout after a second child was killed in the L-shaped lot.13 Jan 10:45 PM
BDBDCommoditiesClosing mine 'worst case scenario'Closing the Pike River coal mine and handing the land back to the government is the worst-case scenario, according to the company's receiver. 13 Jan 10:17 PM
New ZealandMan may lose toes after boating mishapNorthland campers ran to the aid of a man whose foot was severely injured by an outboard motor propeller.13 Jan 08:14 PM
