New ZealandManslaughter charge over roadside picnic deathA man has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a woman hit by a car while picnicking with a friend on the roadside north of Wellington last month.24 Nov 08:33 PM
New ZealandFocus 'solidarity' after Pike River tragedy'People find just that extra little bit, they take a deep breath, they will raise the bar…,' Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn says.24 Nov 06:47 PM
New ZealandFleeting period to attempt Pike mine rescue: expertThe first four hours after Friday's Pike River mine blast was the only time rescuers could have entered the mine, a safety expert says.24 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River inquiries to start immediately, says ministerA series of high-level inquiries will be held into the Pike River mine tragedy as the families of the miners demand answers.24 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPublic face of mine rescue bid remains a rock until endThe Pike River CEO had to give the worst news possible to families who had looked to him for hope.24 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River mine: 'West Coast's darkest hour'The abrupt certainty of a second blast at Pike River shattered hundreds of loving hearts.24 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPacked service lights candles for Pike River minersBefore the service began, 29 candles flickered on a table near the altar surrounded by many unlit candles waiting to be lit by mourners.24 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River mine: NZ a nation in mourning - Key'It's the finality of the second explosion that rips at the guts of the country,' John Key tells media.24 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: 'We want our boys back' - WhittallIt was Pike River CEO Peter Whittall who broke the news to the miners' families this afternoon, that their worst fears had been realised.24 Nov 07:10 AM
New ZealandPike River: Families in 'absolute despair'Families of the 29 Pike River mine victims who perished in today's second blast fell to the floor screaming and were in "absolute despair", when they were told the news.24 Nov 06:52 AM
