New ZealandNZ support for miners 'overwhelming' - mayorFunds are continuing to pour in for the families of the 29 victims of the Pike River mine tragedy.30 Nov 12:20 AM
New ZealandPike entrance fire delays GAG unitDeployment of the "GAG" unit at the Pike River coal mine has been delayed after a fire at the entrance to the mine this morning. Rescuers are trying to extinguish a coal fire so the bodies of 29 trapped men can be recovered.29 Nov 08:58 PM
New ZealandMine rescuer: 'I don't think people ever get over it'Nightmares about the 12 Queensland miners he could not save have haunted John Brady for more than 20 years.29 Nov 08:50 PM
New ZealandRaging fire adds to Pike River agonyFlames were last night shooting from the top of a 108m ventilation shaft at the Pike River coal mine - and only a couple of mountain peaks away a 43-year-old fire from the Strongman mine continues to billow smoke.29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandJudge to lead Pike River mine tragedy inquiry namedThe Royal Commission into the Pike River mine tragedy will be headed by High Court Judge Graham Panckhurst.29 Nov 01:24 AM
New ZealandFourth blast raises chance of sealing Pike River mineThe Pike River Coal mine may have to be temporarily sealed after a fourth blast sent smoke and flames spewing from underground.28 Nov 06:44 PM
New ZealandInquiry will look at cause, emergency responseA royal commission of inquiry into the Pike River tragedy will look at causes of the blast and the initial response.28 Nov 04:30 PM
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
