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Latest from Pike River mine blast
Researchers warn of Pike River mine disaster potential repeat amid WorkSafe shake-up
A health and safety expert believes the minister is being 'dogmatic' in changing WorkSafe.
Watch: Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm in trailer for Pike River feature film
Pike River premieres at the Sydney Film Festival on June 7, in NZ cinemas on October 30.
Spy: Pike River movie to star Robyn Malcom and Melanie Lynskey?
The film will show the impact of the Pike River tragedy on the community.
Pike 29 memorial walk and cycle trail opens
A walking track and cycle trail dedicated to the 29 men lost in the disaster opens today.
'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justice
Former barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.
'He was hurting for us': Rider killed in Pike River memorial ride crash remembered
Craig Percasky had married his long-term love four years before his tragic death.
Death of motorcyclist on Pike River memorial ride difficult to bear, friend says
Craig Percasky, from Kaiapoi, collided with another vehicle around 10am yesterday.
Pike River movie production starts on West Coast
New film aims to tell story following explosions which killed 29 men.
Pike River families call for political unity on corporate manslaughter law
Calls come after Whakaari/White Island charges were dismissed.
Pike River memorial developments being 'scaled' due to cost increases
The new memorial track should be open by Christmas or shortly after.
More human remains found at Pike River: 'They may even be my boy' - father
Latest find means 12 of the 29 men killed in 2010 disaster have now been located.
'This has been a huge cover-up': Pike River mine disaster dad blasts official response
Bernie Monk has been shown new images of potential human remains inside mine.
Possible human remains found in Pike River mine - police
Images taken from deep inside mine have been examined by pathologists.
Pike River Mine: Bernie Monk hails decision to release legal papers to families
Monk says lawyers hid behind legal privilege to avoid answering important questions.
Issues post-Posie Parker, cardiac surgery wait list deaths & damning pike river documents | Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 March, 2023
Why Posie Parker’s visits just one piece of a bigger picture, heart surgery patients caught in delays and how National plan to better support the Sallies in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Cash given out to Cyclone Gabrielle impacted, stranded ferry passengers & answers for Pike River | Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 February, 2023
Cash grants for farmers and growers' Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, stranded Cook Strait ferry passengers and borehole drilling resumes at Pike River in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Shock move at Pike River Mine: Police announce further borehole drilling
Some families still hope that a criminal prosecution will be possible.
Pike River: Evidence of further remains found
Police hope drilling an additional borehole will reveal what caused the first explosion.
Dad emotional over possible find of teen's remains in Pike River mine
Father of Pike River victim says possible discovery of son's remains has brought solace.
Bernie Monk on Pike River operation: 'They just try to wear us out'
There were six men working in the section police have located bodies.
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
'Not gonna happen': Pike River families take fight over sealing mine to court
The Govt announced in March funding had run out and it would permanently seal the mine.
Pike River final sealing on hold – reports
Pike River Recovery Agency officials remain tight-lipped.
'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.
Brunner Mine disaster: 125 years since NZ's worst workplace accident
Coal miner John Pattinson died reading his Bible.
'Pride and sadness': Pike River team reaches planned furthest point in mine
The agency reached the roof fall, 2.260km up the drift access tunnel, on Tuesday.
Ventilation device installed 2000m up Pike River drift
The device, VCD2, was installed on Tuesday.