CommoditiesPlea to husband: Don't go in mineA top geologist was so concerned with the Pike River mine that she asked her husband, also a geologist, not to enter the mine in 2010. She said Pike River Coal did not have a proper understanding of the geology of its coal mine, and had...13 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandMine rival criticises Pike River safetyBlast shouldn't have happened in a modern mine, says Solid Energy chief.11 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPike River stabilising delayedWork to stabilise the Pike River coal mine has been delayed a second time by dangerous gas readings.01 Jun 11:19 PM
New ZealandSecond body seen in Pike River minePolice say while they are "highly suspicious" a figure seen in footage taken from within the Pike River mine is a body, it is impossible to confirm without months of work.13 May 04:17 AM
New ZealandMan shot dead neighbours at close rangeA West Coast man is on trial for murdering his elderly neighbour and the man's intellectually handicapped grandson.02 May 10:32 PM
New ZealandPike River operation cost $10.9mThe police-led rescue and recovery operation launched in the wake of the Pike River tragedy has cost nearly $11 million, according to figures in a detailed breakdown released this afternoon.19 Apr 04:06 AM
CommoditiesGovt to contribute $3.5m for Greymouth events centreThe centre will be named the West Coast Memorial Events Centre in memory of the Pike River and other mine disaster victims.18 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandPike River families: officials kept footage from usFamilies of the Pike River miners have rejected a claim that police leaked previously unseen CCTV footage of the disaster to TVNZ.12 Apr 03:29 AM
New ZealandGet in or get out, Pike receivers toldOn the eve of a preliminary hearing into the Pike River disaster, Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn has warned the collapsed mine's receivers to get in and get the dead miners' remains, or stand aside so someone else can.28 Mar 11:56 PM
RoyalsGood taste: Prince William's royal affairThe media attention surrounding Prince William's trip to Christchurch and Greymouth was almost as big as the circus over pint-sized pop star Justin Bieber's New Zealand tour.27 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River inquiry timeframe too short - MonkThe Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River disaster will need more than 15 weeks to examine key issues, a families' spokesman says.21 Mar 09:13 PM
RoyalsShould Wills be our next King?Prince Charles offered architectural advice to Christchurch but didn't visit, whereas Prince William shelved ongoing wedding plans last week to support our quake victims. So, who should be New Zealand's next King?20 Mar 10:30 PM
