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
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Pike River saga step closer to closureCOMMENT: Families' huge relief as Govt confirms mine re-entry will go ahead.13 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandPike River Mine re-entry approved: 'We are returning'The families of the 29 men find out whether recovery operation will go ahead.13 Nov 06:05 PM
New ZealandThree 'safe and feasible' Pike River re-entry options identified"I am satisfied that the Agency has been robust in developing the options," Little said.31 Oct 04:05 AM
New ZealandPike River Mine re-entry: Three options revealedPike River Recovery Agency has so far developed three options for re-entering the mine.20 Sep 04:20 AM
New ZealandBernie Monk ventures inside Pike River mine that claimed his sonMonk lost his son in the tragedy, now he has ventured 30m inside the mine.27 Aug 11:42 PM
New ZealandPike River: The prepared press release no one wants to seeAn "example" has been prepared as part of the crisis-management plan.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRandom 'contraband' searches for underground Pike River workers"History has shown that self-searching is not enough. This is standard practice."04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister signs off Pike River mine re-entry optionsThree concept plans for re-entering the Pike River mine will be developed further.19 Jul 06:23 AM
New ZealandPolice to re-open Pike River Mine investigationIt comes five years after their first investigation was closed.17 Jun 06:24 AM
New ZealandSecond tunnel an option for Pike River re-entryThe families are waiting for Pike River Minister Andrew Little to give final go-ahead.14 Jun 05:48 AM
New ZealandNever before seen footage of intact body in Pike River mine to be releasedHelen Kelly documentary maker claims to have footage of body inside Pike River mine.07 Apr 02:23 AM
New ZealandPike River recovery boss: I'd enter minePike River Recovery Agency boss Dave Gawn brings 40 years' military experience to the job18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOverseas contractor on cards for Pike River re-entryPike River Recovery Agency needs to avoid perceptions of outcome-bias, says MBIE07 Feb 12:23 AM
New Zealand'We are going in' - PM on Pike re-entryArdern was also quizzed on her Government's goal to plant a billion trees.26 Nov 08:30 PM
EditorialEditorial: Pike River's unsavoury dealEDITORIAL: Unlawful deal to drop charges shows how poorly victims have been treated.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPike river families: No more 'chequebook justice'WorkSafe dropped case against Pike River boss after he paid $3.4m to miners' families.23 Nov 01:31 AM
New ZealandPeters confident of Pike River re-entry"It can be done, and for a much, much more reasonable price."22 Nov 04:50 AM
EditorialInvolving Pike families a crucial moveOPINION: Nobody should be holding their breath for a manned re-entry of Pike River mine.21 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River families confident of re-entry planLabour plans to re-enter the Pike mine by March 2019.20 Nov 05:19 AM
New ZealandNew Pike River agency to be establishedPM announced today the agency will look to re-enter the mine by March 2019.20 Nov 03:09 AM
New ZealandPike River families to be given keys to mine gatePike River families move a step closer to rescuing their loved ones.18 Nov 09:02 PM
New ZealandLittle: Mine entry can't be promisedAndrew Little will attend Pike River for seventh anniversary of mine tragedy tomorrow.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPike River families meet with Andrew Little"We are pretty excited", Bernie Monk says, as law changes to allow re-entry mooted.05 Nov 10:07 PM
New ZealandPike River supporters buoyed by Labour promises to re-enter mineBernie Monk says he is "ecstatic" about new hope for re-entry.20 Oct 02:40 AM
New ZealandPike River payment was 'blood money'Families of two of the Pike River victims are heading to the Supreme Court tomorrow.04 Oct 05:33 AM
New ZealandBlessing for Ardern as she visits Labour's birthplaceJacinda Ardern's campaign has taken her to the birthplace of the Labour Party.13 Sep 08:49 AM
New ZealandPike River: PM questions cross-party dealPM says cross-party deal on the Pike River Mine recovery won't make the mine any safer.16 Aug 02:11 AM
New ZealandConstruction to start on new great walkThe great walk will be open to mountain bikers all year.18 Jul 09:58 PM
OpinionSoper: Words in politics are cheapCOMMENT:Every time fresh footage aired the country's heart bleeds for Pike River families.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPike River: New video raises questionsVideo shows wooden pallets and a pair of spectacles were not burned after the explosion.18 Jun 07:20 AM
New ZealandPike River families targeted by trollsThe families have contacted police about the "very unhelpful" comments.07 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand13 hours-plus of Pike River video releasedVideo taken inside the Pike River mine drift four months after deadly explosion.04 May 10:06 PM
New ZealandUnmanned Pike River entry would look for bodiesOfficial advice is it is unlikely bodies could be retrieved without manned entry.02 May 05:55 AM