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Focus Live: Andrew Little on human remains discovered in Pike River mine
Although Pike River Recovery Minister Andrew Little said Wednesday’s discovery was ‘significant’ he said there is no consideration to unseal the mine. Video / Mark Mitchell
'With heartbreak': Pike River families accept call on no more funding for recovery
The families said they accept advice that going further would be expensive and complex.
Editorial: Pike River Mine, 10 years on
Editorial: To the 29 killed at Pike River Mine after the explosion on November 19, 2010.
Pike River recovery: 238m in, 2km to go, more money needed
Recovery agency unsure how much longer operation can continue on current $36m funding.
'Enough is enough': Mother of Pike River victim says re-entry has cost too much
"Let them rest in peace. They're not lost, we know where they are." - Marion Curtin.
New Year Honours: Tony Kokshoorn's ONZM for services in tough West Coast years
Tony Kokshoorn was a tough leader during rough West Coast times during the past 20 years.
Paparoa memorial track to Pike River miners opens to public
The Paparoa Track has opened to the public with hundreds expected across it during the day
Focus Live Earlier: 'Lots of tears' new pictures as Pike river families enter mine drift
Focus Live Earlier: 'Lots of tears' new pictures as Pike river families enter mine drift.
Pike River families call for inquiry after 'black box' denial
'It's beggars belief the Police never looked at Scada beyond the first blast.'
Focus Live: Celebrations after successful re-entry to Pike River
Focus Live: Celebrations after successful re-entry to Pike River
Focus Live: Bernie Monk on Pike River Re-Entry
Bernie Monk, who lost his son Michael in the Pike River Mine disaster in 2010, speaks about what further delays into the mine re-entry means for the families. Video / Will Trafford
Pike River re-entry: Emotional pilgrimage for families of miners
'When something like this happens I don't think you ever fully get over it.'
Politics off the Pike River table as National backs re-entry
Pike families had felt let down by the previous Govt which said re-entry was too dangerous
Pike River: Miners ready to recover mates
In just a few weeks, experts will chip off the concrete seal to the mine's entrance.
NZ's most stressful job? Electrician wanted for Pike River re-entry
How much money will it take to get the right person to help re-enter the Pike River mine?
Pike River supporters buoyed by Labour promises to re-enter mine
Bernie Monk says he is "ecstatic" about new hope for re-entry.
Pike River protest continues as Solid Energy stick by their decision not to enter mine
Solid Energy has reiterated its decision not to re-enter the Pike River mine on day 23 of the protests.
Pike River 'great walk' to be fast-tracked on West Coast
The Paparoa National Park Management Plan has been approved, paving the way for the creation of the Pike 29 great walk and mountain bike track.
Gilbert: Time for a shake-up on corporate responsibility
COMMENT: When are tragedies that claim dozens of lives something more sinister, and are we doing enough to serve the interests of justice?
Editorial: Allied made the right mine call
Allied Concrete this week put that aside in favour of a moral position. We should take note, and applaud.
Pike River plea to contractors: 'Down tools'
Protesters were again moved off the Pike River Mine access road this morning.
Nick Smith tells Pike River supporters: 'We will seal mine'
A last-ditch bid to allow Mines Rescue to explore the Pike River Mine drift before it is sealed permanently has been abandoned.
'There are people that survived'
There is no doubt in Daniel Rockhouse's mind that he and Russell Smith were not the only two who survived the first Pike River mine explosion.
Pike River mine closure delayed a week
The sealing-off of the Pike River mine has been delayed for a week to allow families to mark the sixth anniversary of the disaster.
Pike 29 'great walk' planning underway
Helicopter access, e-bikes and new climbing routes proposed for new Pike 29 Memorial Great Walk.
'No one who worked there has been the same'
Four years on, the deaths of 29 fathers, brothers and sons is still raw.