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 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: Questions part of the grieving processBroadcaster Maggie Barry, whose cousin Michael Monk was lost at the Pike River mine, understands when people asked counsellors "funny" questions.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Relatives find some peaceA trip to the Pike River coal mine provided a sense of closure for some of the lost miners' relatives.27 Nov 04:30 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
New ZealandPike River: Miner had questioned safetyOne of the miners who died at Pike River told a friend he feared for his safety in the month before last week's explosion.27 Nov 04:30 PM
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
OpinionJohn Roughan<i>John Roughan:</i> Heroism was beyond hopeHeroism probably involves an instant calculation of known risk against likely benefit.26 Nov 04:30 PM
