OpinionJohn Armstrong: Wait and see line leaves minister deep in a hole of her own making17 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandEscape route impossible in a fire, mine inquiry toldPike River Coal boss questioned on apparent inadequacies in underground safety.21 Jul 05:30 PM
CommoditiesPlea to husband: Don't go in mineA top geologist was so concerned with the Pike River mine that she asked her husband, also a geologist, not to enter the mine in 2010. She said Pike River Coal did not have a proper understanding of the geology of its coal mine, and had...13 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandMine rival criticises Pike River safetyBlast shouldn't have happened in a modern mine, says Solid Energy chief.11 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: How did they die?Families of the 29 victims of last year's Pike River mine disaster will seek answers on how their loved ones died when the Royal Commission into one of the country's worst disasters opens in Greymouth tomorrow.10 Jul 02:27 AM
CommoditiesPike buyers 'must try to find bodies'John Key says families of dead miners would expect every effort to retrieve them.04 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPike River could be sold without recovery planReceivers say a high cash bid could still convince them to sell the Pike River mine...01 Jul 01:13 AM