OpinionKerre McIvor<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?"27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Heartbreak in a beautiful settingUp to 500 relatives and friends of the Pike River miners travelled to the mine today, which one mother described as "very healing".27 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandPike River: 'Can we do it differently?'Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn wants the mining industry to learn from past mistakes and has called for a royal inquiry.26 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandBells 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.26 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra <i>at Auckland Town Hall</i>26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Third blast rocks Pike mineFamilies of the dead men due to be bused to the Pike River mine tomorrow will still go, despite a third explosion at the mine this afternoon.26 Nov 05:12 AM
New ZealandPike River: Third blast at mine - policeThere has been a third explosion at the Pike River mine this afternoon. The blast occurred at 3.39pm and lasted for 23 seconds.26 Nov 03:41 AM
New ZealandPike River: Third robot reveals violent blastA third robot that has gone 1575m into the Pike River coal mine has detected debris and destruction indicating Wednesday's blast was much more violent than the first one.26 Nov 01:42 AM
New ZealandSeveral days before recovery operation can start - KnowlesIt is likely to be several more days before operations will start to stabilise the Pike River mine so that the bodies of 29 men can recovered, police say.26 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandPike River: How you can helpA Pike River Relief Fund Trust has been established for the families of the 29 men who died in the Pike River coal mine.25 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: A particularly terrible griefA small West Coast community will now face the task of recovering and rebuilding following a disaster of devastating proportions.25 Nov 09:18 PM
New ZealandPike River: World rescue experts shocked at scale of tragedyInternational experts say they are shocked a mining disaster the magnitude of the Pike River tragedy occurred in a modern mine.25 Nov 09:14 PM
New ZealandExperts on potential techniques to stabilise Pike RiverLiquid nitrogen could be used to stabilise the situation in the Pike River mine, experts told the Science Media Centre.25 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandPike River: Grieving father's pleaHe 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.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: ACC working to ease money fearsThe ACC will ensure money is the least of the worries for the families of the Pike River 29, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandU2 pays tribute to Pike River minersEven the biggest concert of the year acknowledged the sombre mood of the nation. U2's Bono said the band felt privileged to be 25 Nov 09:30 AM
New ZealandBroad defends under-fire KnowlesPolice Commissioner Howard Broad today praised the work of Superintendent Gary Knowles, the police officer who led the mission to rescue 29 miners.25 Nov 07:10 AM
New ZealandLatest updates: Pike River mine tragedyCheck here for developments in the wake of the Pike River mine disaster today.25 Nov 04:01 AM
New ZealandI would do things 1000 times better - WhittallPike River CEO Peter Whittall expressed his regret today at how he initially delivered his news to the families of the 29 miners lost in the disaster.25 Nov 02:37 AM
New ZealandPike River mine still too dangerous Levels of dangerous gases at the Pike River mine are still high and rescuers are unable to enter to recover the bodies of 29 trapped men, police said this afternoon.25 Nov 01:07 AM
New ZealandHow Pike River could be made safe for the recovery of miners' bodiesA mining expert explains how to 'gag' a mine to make it safe for bodies to be recovered and gives his view on the second blast.24 Nov 11:29 PM
New ZealandMining tragedy: 'Sorrow - not anger'The families of some of the men trapped in the Pike River mine expressed sorrow rather than anger at a meeting today, John Key says.24 Nov 10:39 PM
New ZealandWorld offers Pike River solidarityWorld leaders are sending support and sympathy to the families of the men who died at the Pike River coal mine.24 Nov 10:20 PM
New ZealandPike River mine disaster: Bodies will be recoveredRescue authorities are vowing to recover the bodies of the 29 miners - but admit they don't know when it will happen.24 Nov 09:22 PM
