New ZealandPike River: GAG expert on wayAn Australian expert was arriving in Greymouth tonight to provide advice on the jet engine GAG operation at the ill-fated Pike River Coal mine, where it's "highly likely" part of a coal seam has caught fire.30 Nov 05:31 AM
New ZealandFamilies accept loss may be foreverThe chief executive of Pike River mine says the families of the 29 victims of the disaster are coming to terms with the fact they may not get their loved ones back, as recovery efforts continue to be hindered.30 Nov 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Frantic' preparation for miners serviceVolunteers have been working "frantically" to prepare for Thursday's remembrance service to honour the 29 men who lost their lives in the Pike River Coal mine30 Nov 02:36 AM
New ZealandNZ support for miners 'overwhelming' - mayorFunds are continuing to pour in for the families of the 29 victims of the Pike River mine tragedy.30 Nov 12:20 AM
New ZealandPike entrance fire delays GAG unitDeployment of the "GAG" unit at the Pike River coal mine has been delayed after a fire at the entrance to the mine this morning. Rescuers are trying to extinguish a coal fire so the bodies of 29 trapped men can be recovered.29 Nov 08:58 PM
New ZealandMine rescuer: 'I don't think people ever get over it'Nightmares about the 12 Queensland miners he could not save have haunted John Brady for more than 20 years.29 Nov 08:50 PM
New ZealandPike River: Ministers likely to face probe scrutinyPresent and past Govt ministers are likely to come under scrutiny from the royal commission of inquiry into the Pike River mine tragedy.29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRaging fire adds to Pike River agonyFlames were last night shooting from the top of a 108m ventilation shaft at the Pike River coal mine - and only a couple of mountain peaks away a 43-year-old fire from the Strongman mine continues to billow smoke.29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandStill hope for recovery of bodiesFamilies of the 29 men who died in the Pike River mine continue to be frustrated that the recovery of the bodies is still not underway as a massive fire, with flames shooting through a mine shaft, continues to burn.29 Nov 06:52 AM
New ZealandJudge to lead Pike River mine tragedy inquiry namedThe Royal Commission into the Pike River mine tragedy will be headed by High Court Judge Graham Panckhurst.29 Nov 01:24 AM
New ZealandFourth blast raises chance of sealing Pike River mineThe Pike River Coal mine may have to be temporarily sealed after a fourth blast sent smoke and flames spewing from underground.28 Nov 06:44 PM
New ZealandInquiry will look at cause, emergency responseA royal commission of inquiry into the Pike River tragedy will look at causes of the blast and the initial response.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandVeteran recalls hell of Strongman blastJim O'Donnell helped drag his dead mates out of the Strongman mine in a marathon rescue.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River families call on 'disaster' lawyerFamilies grieving after the Pike River disaster have called on a lawyer who rallied for victims in a previous West Coast disaster.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River mine on fireLarge amounts of smoke and flames are coming from the Pike River Coal mine after a fourth, powerful explosion today and boss Peter Whittall says it may have to be temporarily sealed.28 Nov 08:00 AM
New ZealandPike River: Preparations underway for national serviceThe Prime Minister and Governor-General will speak at a memorial for the 29 men who died in the Pike River Coal mine.28 Nov 04:07 AM
New ZealandPike River: PM to propose inquiryJohn Key will take a proposal for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River mining disaster to Cabinet tomorrow.27 Nov 11:20 PM
New ZealandPike River: Concerned miners debate their futureThe Pike River blast has led some miners to discuss whether it is safe to remain in the industry.27 Nov 06:01 PM
New ZealandPike River: Flame burns until men come homeAn NZ Mines Rescue member wants the public to understand what the rescue team members are going through.27 Nov 04:30 PM
