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Pike River Mine re-entry tomorrow
Preparations 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.
Fran O'Sullivan: Forgotten disaster needs share of certainty
Mine contractors are waiting for money months after catastrophe.
51 minute delay to raise alarm after blast - contractors
The Pike River Coal mine company took 51 minutes to contact emergency services....
Pike River stabilising delayed
Work to stabilise the Pike River coal mine has been delayed a second time by dangerous gas readings.
Families plan for Pike River recovery
Frustrated 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.
Govt could cover Pike River cost
The 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.
Second body seen in Pike River mine
Police 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.
Mayor slams Pike River authorities
Tony Kokshoorn says authorities involved in the Pike River mine disaster have failed to communicate "from day one".
Police: Pike River body fully clothed
Police 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.