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Mine families assured most hearings will be in Greymouth

The vast majority of the royal commission of inquiry hearings into the Pike River tragedy will be held in Greymouth, the commission says.

Expanding foam to seal mine cracks

Attempts will be made this weekend to seal cracks around the ventilation shaft at the Pike River Coal mine and stop gases leaking out - a critical step in the process towards stabilising the mine.

'Vast majority' of Pike River inquiry to be on Coast

The "vast majority" of the Pike River Royal Commission of Inquiry hearings into the tragedy which claimed the lives of 29 men will be held in Greymouth, the commission says.

Conman posing as Pike River miner in custody

A man who allegedly posed as a Pike River miner to steal from a family who befriended him was remanded in custody when he appeared in court today.

Police interview accused thief who posed as miner

Thief posing as Pike River miner 'pulled heartstrings'

Police are on the lookout for a man who posed as a Pike River miner to steal from a family who befriended him on Christmas Eve.

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Pike River families thank public and recovery crews

Families of the 29 men killed in the Pike River Coal mine tragedy have publicly thanked everyone involved in the rescue and recovery operation.

Australia beckons Pike River miners

Up to 50 redundant Pike River Coal mine employees could soon be crossing the Tasman to take up lucrative positions in Australian pits.

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Contractors' families will be paid

Payouts will be made to the contracting companies that employed the men who died in the massive explosions at the Pike River coal mine, receivers announced today.

Pike River family: Generosity 'humbling'

The family of Ben Rockhouse, who died in the Pike mine, have praised the 'selflessness and generosity' of the people of NZ.

12 days of Christmas: Families of the Pike River 29

For the grieving families of 29 men lost in the Pike River mine, the financial burden is being eased by the generous Kiwi spirit.

PWC: Four months to re-enter mine

Pike River Coal's receivers say it could take up to four months to re-enter the mine in which 29 workers died in an explosion last month. Receivers PricewaterhouseCooper (PWC) today presented a draft plan for re-entry.

Spare a thought for Pike River families at Xmas - Mayor

Pike River Coronial Inquest date set

The Coronial Inquest into the deaths of 29 men in the Pike River Coal mine will be held early next year, the chief coroner Judge MacLean says.

Local law firm to act for miners' families