New ZealandVeteran recalls hell of Strongman blastJim O'Donnell helped drag his dead mates out of the Strongman mine in a marathon rescue.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River families call on 'disaster' lawyerFamilies grieving after the Pike River disaster have called on a lawyer who rallied for victims in a previous West Coast disaster.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River mine on fireLarge amounts of smoke and flames are coming from the Pike River Coal mine after a fourth, powerful explosion today and boss Peter Whittall says it may have to be temporarily sealed.28 Nov 08:00 AM
New ZealandFourth blast at Pike River mineAnother explosion shortly before 2pm today damaged some of the infrastructure at Pike River mine, but a "gagging" operation is still on track to commence tomorrow.28 Nov 06:22 AM
New ZealandPike River: Preparations underway for national serviceThe Prime Minister and Governor-General will speak at a memorial for the 29 men who died in the Pike River Coal mine.28 Nov 04:07 AM
New ZealandPike River: PM to propose inquiryJohn Key will take a proposal for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River mining disaster to Cabinet tomorrow.27 Nov 11:20 PM
New ZealandPike River: Concerned miners debate their futureThe Pike River blast has led some miners to discuss whether it is safe to remain in the industry.27 Nov 06:01 PM
Opinion<i>Leigh Hart:</i> Loss of innocenceLeigh Hart, aka That Guy, shares a very personal account of how mining disasters can affect families.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Questions part of the grieving processBroadcaster Maggie Barry, whose cousin Michael Monk was lost at the Pike River mine, understands when people asked counsellors "funny" questions.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Relatives find some peaceA trip to the Pike River coal mine provided a sense of closure for some of the lost miners' relatives.27 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionKerre McIvor<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: Public's rescue ideas absurd"What gave armchair critics the right to criticise and worse - accuse the rescuers of deliberately sitting on their hands?"27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Flame burns until men come homeAn NZ Mines Rescue member wants the public to understand what the rescue team members are going through.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Miner had questioned safetyOne of the miners who died at Pike River told a friend he feared for his safety in the month before last week's explosion.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Heartbreak in a beautiful settingUp to 500 relatives and friends of the Pike River miners travelled to the mine today, which one mother described as "very healing".27 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandPike River: 'Can we do it differently?'Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn wants the mining industry to learn from past mistakes and has called for a royal inquiry.26 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandBells toll for Pike River 29"We pray that their moment of fear becomes eternal peace," said Monsignor Gerry O'Connor during an emotional tribute to the Pike River miners in Greymouth.26 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: A deep probe needed to get all the answers26 Nov 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong</i>: After the disaster comes the politicsJim Anderton seems to have made it his personal mission to end the life-and-death lottery that working in underground mines has entailed.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Hard veneer helps police get the tough jobs doneSuperintendent Gary Knowles has been at the helm of the Pike River disaster, unable to provide answers to the questions the world wanted answered. Next, delivering news no one wanted to hear.26 Nov 04:30 PM
EnergyPike River: 'Simple plan' beset by problemsThe riches of the Paparoa Range were enticing, but the cost of extracting them was greater than anyone imagined, writes Grant Bradley26 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra <i>at Auckland Town Hall</i>26 Nov 04:30 PM
