New ZealandFeuding neighbours 'both rogues' - JudgeA Greymouth District Court judge said yesterday that two feuding neighbours should be put in a sack and tossed in the Grey River.27 Sep 04:40 AM
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