New ZealandPike River Mine re-entry tomorrowPreparations are complete for the first delicate step in re-entering the Pike River Coal mine tomorrow morning after a drop in the gas levels inside the West Coast mine over the last couple of weeks.27 Jun 05:41 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Forgotten disaster needs share of certaintyMine contractors are waiting for money months after catastrophe.24 Jun 05:30 PM
Commodities51 minute delay to raise alarm after blast - contractorsThe Pike River Coal mine company took 51 minutes to contact emergency services....22 Jun 07:41 PM
New ZealandPike River stabilising delayedWork to stabilise the Pike River coal mine has been delayed a second time by dangerous gas readings.01 Jun 11:19 PM
New ZealandFamilies plan for Pike River recoveryFrustrated families of the Pike River dead are looking to take over responsibility for recovering the bodies of their loved ones and are putting together a team of experienced mine rescue experts to create a credible plan.27 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandGovt could cover Pike River costThe Government will pay for a recovery operation at the Pike River mine if there is a credible proposal that it was safe and it would work, according to Prime Minister John Key.24 May 06:13 AM
New ZealandSecond body seen in Pike River minePolice say while they are "highly suspicious" a figure seen in footage taken from within the Pike River mine is a body, it is impossible to confirm without months of work.13 May 04:17 AM
New ZealandMayor slams Pike River authoritiesTony Kokshoorn says authorities involved in the Pike River mine disaster have failed to communicate "from day one".28 Apr 03:32 AM
New ZealandPolice: Pike River body fully clothedPolice last night told families of the Pike River mine victims that there was a possibility rescuers had identified a body in the mine. There was also evidence that rescue boxes in the mine had been opened.27 Apr 10:35 PM
