Soper: Pike River saga step closer to closure
COMMENT: Families' huge relief as Govt confirms mine re-entry will go ahead.
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Latest from Pike River mine blast
Pike River Mine re-entry approved: 'We are returning'
The families of the 29 men find out whether recovery operation will go ahead.
Three 'safe and feasible' Pike River re-entry options identified
"I am satisfied that the Agency has been robust in developing the options," Little said.
Pike River Mine re-entry: Three options revealed
Pike River Recovery Agency has so far developed three options for re-entering the mine.
Bernie Monk ventures inside Pike River mine that claimed his son
Monk lost his son in the tragedy, now he has ventured 30m inside the mine.
Pike River: The prepared press release no one wants to see
An "example" has been prepared as part of the crisis-management plan.
Random 'contraband' searches for underground Pike River workers
"History has shown that self-searching is not enough. This is standard practice."
Minister signs off Pike River mine re-entry options
Three concept plans for re-entering the Pike River mine will be developed further.
Police to re-open Pike River Mine investigation
It comes five years after their first investigation was closed.
Second tunnel an option for Pike River re-entry
The families are waiting for Pike River Minister Andrew Little to give final go-ahead.
Never before seen footage of intact body in Pike River mine to be released
Helen Kelly documentary maker claims to have footage of body inside Pike River mine.
Pike River recovery boss: I'd enter mine
Pike River Recovery Agency boss Dave Gawn brings 40 years' military experience to the job
Overseas contractor on cards for Pike River re-entry
Pike River Recovery Agency needs to avoid perceptions of outcome-bias, says MBIE
'We are going in' - PM on Pike re-entry
Ardern was also quizzed on her Government's goal to plant a billion trees.
Editorial: Pike River's unsavoury deal
EDITORIAL: Unlawful deal to drop charges shows how poorly victims have been treated.
Pike river families: No more 'chequebook justice'
WorkSafe dropped case against Pike River boss after he paid $3.4m to miners' families.
Peters confident of Pike River re-entry
"It can be done, and for a much, much more reasonable price."
Involving Pike families a crucial move
OPINION: Nobody should be holding their breath for a manned re-entry of Pike River mine.
Pike River families confident of re-entry plan
Labour plans to re-enter the Pike mine by March 2019.
New Pike River agency to be established
PM announced today the agency will look to re-enter the mine by March 2019.
Pike River families to be given keys to mine gate
Pike River families move a step closer to rescuing their loved ones.
Little: Mine entry can't be promised
Andrew Little will attend Pike River for seventh anniversary of mine tragedy tomorrow.
Pike River families meet with Andrew Little
"We are pretty excited", Bernie Monk says, as law changes to allow re-entry mooted.
Pike River supporters buoyed by Labour promises to re-enter mine
Bernie Monk says he is "ecstatic" about new hope for re-entry.
Pike River payment was 'blood money'
Families of two of the Pike River victims are heading to the Supreme Court tomorrow.
Blessing for Ardern as she visits Labour's birthplace
Jacinda Ardern's campaign has taken her to the birthplace of the Labour Party.
Pike River: PM questions cross-party deal
PM says cross-party deal on the Pike River Mine recovery won't make the mine any safer.
Construction to start on new great walk
The great walk will be open to mountain bikers all year.
Soper: Words in politics are cheap
COMMENT:Every time fresh footage aired the country's heart bleeds for Pike River families.
Pike River: New video raises questions
Video shows wooden pallets and a pair of spectacles were not burned after the explosion.
Pike River families targeted by trolls
The families have contacted police about the "very unhelpful" comments.
13 hours-plus of Pike River video released
Video taken inside the Pike River mine drift four months after deadly explosion.
Unmanned Pike River entry would look for bodies
Official advice is it is unlikely bodies could be retrieved without manned entry.
Pike River families want more leaks
There is more information yet to come to light about Pike River, a victim's mother says.