Latest from Pike River mine blast

Cartoon: John Key's little joke

Tearful Whittall tells: I didn't know the mine was burning

Fran O'Sullivan: Look past obvious scapegoats

Pike River: the five big questions

Phase two of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the deaths of 29 men in the Pike River mine concluded this afternoon, with five big issues raised by families, mines rescue experts, police, Solid Energy and Pike River Coal officials.

Pike River boss criticises police

News of blast made Pike River chief feel numb

My son died for nothing says Pike River mother

PM reassures Pike River families

John Key today assured distraught Pike River family members that although the mine could be sold to a new owner, the mining licence would not be transferred until the 29 victims entombed inside the pit were brought home.

Pike River: Commissioner 'surprised' no police handover

Pike River payout avoids legal battle

'Anyone underground?' Controller's frantic call

Pike River manager did not know son was missing

Pike River bosses accused of failing to plan for explosion

Pike River manager criticised planned escape exit

Pike manager more concerned with rescuers' safety

Pike River survivor twice delayed from entering mine