OpinionJohn Armstrong: Wait and see line leaves minister deep in a hole of her own making17 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandEscape route impossible in a fire, mine inquiry toldPike River Coal boss questioned on apparent inadequacies in underground safety.21 Jul 05:30 PM
Official Cash RateEconomy shows surprising muscleGDP growth twice as strong as forecasters picked despite earthquake14 Jul 05:30 PM
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
BDBDEnergyPike lawyer accuses Solid Energy boss of talking down mine priceThe gloves have come off for the first time in the Pike River commission of inquiry, with Solid Energy chief executive Don Elder taking "great offence" at suggestions he is trying to lower the mine's value prior to sale.12 Jul 12:00 AM
