WorldLife getting harder for many despite mining boomIf you're in the right place and the right job Australia is still the lucky country ... but for many struggle street is just around the corner.24 Jun 05:30 PM
Commodities51 minute delay to raise alarm after blast - contractorsThe Pike River Coal mine company took 51 minutes to contact emergency services....22 Jun 07:41 PM
New Zealand'I've done nothing wrong' - Pike River managers get lawyersFormer Pike River Coal managers have hired top defence lawyers to protect them against...16 May 09:41 PM
EnergySolid Energy says mine shut down five months agoState-owned Solid Energy says it has lost at least $30m after operations at its underground Spring Creek mine were suspended five months ago due to safety concerns.02 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandMayor slams Pike River authoritiesTony Kokshoorn says authorities involved in the Pike River mine disaster have failed to communicate "from day one".28 Apr 03:32 AM
New ZealandPolice: Pike River body fully clothedPolice last night told families of the Pike River mine victims that there was a possibility rescuers had identified a body in the mine. There was also evidence that rescue boxes in the mine had been opened.27 Apr 10:35 PM
Small BusinessMore redundancies at Pike RiverA third of the remaining employees at Pike River Mine on the West Coast are set to lose their jobs.14 Apr 06:27 AM
New ZealandPike River inquiry critical to Coast's future - mayorA Royal Commission of Inquiry into the deadly Pike River mine blast, which starts today, will have a massive impact...04 Apr 09:34 PM