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Four killed a year

<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?"

<i>Editorial</i>: Now is not the time for blame

Dad's anguish at son's death

Name suppression to be lifted

Bells 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.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: A deep probe needed to get all the answers

Son testifies against father in murder trial

A son has given evidence against his own father, accused of the murder of a mother of four.

Racing: Monkey the horse to beat in Mile

Man pleads guilty to 'Underbelly' murder

MP Field loses appeal

Experts on potential techniques to stabilise Pike River

Liquid nitrogen could be used to stabilise the situation in the Pike River mine, experts told the Science Media Centre.

The changing face of New Zealand

New Zealand will look like a much different place in the future, if the early results of a longitudinal study are anything to go by.

Pike River: Grieving father's plea

He has to accept he has lost a son. But Marty Palmer won't give up until his son's body is back with the family so they can mourn properly.

Pike River: ACC working to ease money fears

The ACC will ensure money is the least of the worries for the families of the Pike River 29, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.

Decision today on naming hit-and-run accused

Kiwis save boys adrift for 50 days

Profits sure to rise, says Goodman Fielder