New ZealandFocus Live earlier: PM Jacinda Ardern on the Pike River re-entryFocus Live earlier: PM Jacinda Ardern on the Pike River re-entryWatch20 May 03:13 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Attempt to re-enter the Pike River Mine is close - possibly tomorrowFocus Live: Attempt to re-enter the Pike River Mine is close - possibly tomorrowWatch20 May 01:33 AM
New ZealandPike River Mine re-entry back onRe-entry a long-awaited goal for the families following the 2010 explosion.20 May 01:27 AM
New ZealandPike River re-entry back onThe families want to try and recover the 29 dead miners15 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Bernie Monk on Pike River Re-EntryBernie Monk, who lost his son Michael in the Pike River Mine disaster in 2010, speaks about what further delays into the mine re-entry means for the families. Video / Will TraffordWatch06 May 04:58 AM
New ZealandConveyor belt didn't cause Pike blast - policeThere's no evidence that a conveyor belt caused the second explosion in the mine.04 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandFocus: Pike River re-entry delayed, too dangerousPike River re-entry delayed, too dangerous. Watch03 May 08:57 PM
New ZealandPike River re-entry: Emotional pilgrimage for families of miners'When something like this happens I don't think you ever fully get over it.'03 May 03:43 AM
New ZealandPike River: Speeches and ceremony to go ahead despite delayFamilies and politicians will meet at the mine today, despite postponement.02 May 09:33 PM
New ZealandPike River: Could animals nibbling through tubes have caused delay?Damage by animals was "possible" but other causes were more "plausible".02 May 08:42 AM
New ZealandPike River re-entry delayed, too dangerousAndrew Little says 'safety must come first'.02 May 03:15 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Pike River re-entry delayed over safety concernsAndrew Little talking to media, explaining why the Pike River re-entry was delayed.Watch02 May 01:07 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Pike River Recovery Agency give press conferenceThe agency behind the re-entry into Pike River said they'd "definitely" still go into the mine but it is not clear when.Watch02 May 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDad's anguish: I 'bullied' my son to get Pike job before he diedPike River families are preparing for an emotional moment when re-entry begins on May 3.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolitics off the Pike River table as National backs re-entryPike families had felt let down by the previous Govt which said re-entry was too dangerous18 Apr 09:04 PM
New ZealandPike River Recovery boss says he is under no political pressureDave Gawn says if he had been under any undue political pressure, the public would know13 Mar 12:56 AM
New ZealandBreaking through Pike mine seal just the beginningOnly a skilled team will be going into the mine.12 Mar 04:03 AM
New ZealandPike River re-entry on May 3, Government saysPike River mine re-entry is now scheduled for May 3.12 Mar 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPike River: Miners ready to recover matesIn just a few weeks, experts will chip off the concrete seal to the mine's entrance.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPike River families shocked by new evidence in photoPhoto of electrical cabinet that may have sparked explosion has been given to police.17 Feb 05:39 AM
EmploymentNZ's most stressful job? Electrician wanted for Pike River re-entryHow much money will it take to get the right person to help re-enter the Pike River mine?08 Jan 09:37 PM
New ZealandHoped-for Pike River re-entry could be as early as FebruaryThe proposed re-entry of the Pike River Mine could happen as soon as February.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPike River widow: 'You have restored our faith in NZ'Anna Osborne thanks the public for their support over the Pike River Mine explosions.24 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Pike River re-entry now ridiculously expensiveCOMMENT: A $7.2 million Pike River re-entry plan has somehow become $36 million.23 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Pike re-entry fallout exposes politics' ugly sideCOMMENT: Politics have been cranked up to another level since decision was made to go in.20 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt considers apology on 8th anniversary of Pike River tragedyAndrew Little says said that the families of those who died were "horribly" let down.18 Nov 09:10 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Pike River mine re-entry not welcomed by allCOMMENT: Memorial services today will be a tough one for some Pike River families.18 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: After eight years, a promise keptCOMMENT: It paints Labour as kind and empathetic, while Nats look callous and uncaring.17 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: We can't put a price on human lifeCOMMENT: Public spending is not always evidence of what we really value.17 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Expensive Pike re-entry plan does not go very farPike River re-entry might not find much but it should offer "closure" to families.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPike River: 'We are returning'The words some Pike River families have been waiting eight years for.14 Nov 05:43 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Things turn right way up for Pike River familiesCOMMENT: The words "we are returning" marked end of 8 years of dashed hopes and promises.14 Nov 01:53 AM
New ZealandFocus: Pike River Mine re-entry approvedPike River Mine re-entry to go ahead - first major task likely to begin in February 2019.Watch13 Nov 08:02 PM
New ZealandTouching images: Pike River families react to re-entry decision"What an amazing day this is, not just for the Pike families but for New Zealand."13 Nov 07:26 PM