New ZealandVeteran recalls hell of Strongman blastJim O'Donnell helped drag his dead mates out of the Strongman mine in a marathon rescue.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River families call on 'disaster' lawyerFamilies grieving after the Pike River disaster have called on a lawyer who rallied for victims in a previous West Coast disaster.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Preparations underway for national serviceThe Prime Minister and Governor-General will speak at a memorial for the 29 men who died in the Pike River Coal mine.28 Nov 04:07 AM
New ZealandPike River: Miner had questioned safetyOne of the miners who died at Pike River told a friend he feared for his safety in the month before last week's explosion.27 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionKerre McIvor<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: Public's rescue ideas absurd"What gave armchair critics the right to criticise and worse - accuse the rescuers of deliberately sitting on their hands?"27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandBells toll for Pike River 29"We pray that their moment of fear becomes eternal peace," said Monsignor Gerry O'Connor during an emotional tribute to the Pike River miners in Greymouth.26 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: A deep probe needed to get all the answers26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Man of the moment for minersThe face of the country's worst mining disaster since 1914, Pike River CEO Peter Whittall, has fronted in the most trying of circumstances.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Gush of gas may be behind blastExperts suggest a split-second gas outburst may have overwhelmed the Pike River miners before they could respond to any alarms.26 Nov 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong</i>: After the disaster comes the politicsJim Anderton seems to have made it his personal mission to end the life-and-death lottery that working in underground mines has entailed.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Third blast rocks Pike mineFamilies of the dead men due to be bused to the Pike River mine tomorrow will still go, despite a third explosion at the mine this afternoon.26 Nov 05:12 AM
New ZealandPike River: Third blast at mine - policeThere has been a third explosion at the Pike River mine this afternoon. The blast occurred at 3.39pm and lasted for 23 seconds.26 Nov 03:41 AM
New ZealandPike River: Third robot reveals violent blastA third robot that has gone 1575m into the Pike River coal mine has detected debris and destruction indicating Wednesday's blast was much more violent than the first one.26 Nov 01:42 AM
New ZealandPike River: How you can helpA Pike River Relief Fund Trust has been established for the families of the 29 men who died in the Pike River coal mine.25 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: A particularly terrible griefA small West Coast community will now face the task of recovering and rebuilding following a disaster of devastating proportions.25 Nov 09:18 PM
New ZealandExperts on potential techniques to stabilise Pike RiverLiquid nitrogen could be used to stabilise the situation in the Pike River mine, experts told the Science Media Centre.25 Nov 09:09 PM
