New ZealandPike River families want more leaksThere is more information yet to come to light about Pike River, a victim's mother says.01 May 02:27 AM
New ZealandFootage reinforces re-entry call: LawyerLawyer for families of Pike River Mine victims says footage reinforces call for re-entry.30 Apr 10:52 PM
New ZealandFootage from inside Pike River leakedThe footage was taken from a robot that entered the mine in March 2011.30 Apr 06:51 AM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Let miners rest in peaceCOMMENT: Every time Bernie Monk and his Pike River people come pressing politicians for the mine to be re-entered I wonder why.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM: Pike River mine will not be sealedPike River families say a commitment to leave the coal mine unsealed and inspect it with drone technology falls short of their requests, but is still "very positive".15 Feb 05:43 AM
New ZealandEmotional silent protest at Pike RiverTwenty-nine figures stood in silence on the Pike River Mine access road this morning - each decked out in overalls, work boots, miner's helmets and the name tags of the 29 men who died in the 2010 mine disaster.08 Feb 02:09 AM
New ZealandPM to meet Pike River Mine familiesPike River Mine families have been granted a meeting with PM Bill English, on February 15, as Parliamentary committee considers sealing of mine.07 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandStrongman widows, children visit mineAbout 250 people were bused up the hillside to the Strongman Mine site on Saturday for a poignant ceremony to commemorate the tragedy there 50 years ago.23 Jan 02:35 AM
New ZealandLabour's Pike River law 'dangerous' - GovtA proposal to help clear the way for a re-entry of the Pike River coal mine by Labour has been labelled "dangerous and contradictory" by the Government.18 Jan 08:42 PM
New ZealandEnglish and Little slam Peters on PikeLabour leader Andrew Little has hit back at Winston Peters, after the NZ First leader criticised Labour's stance on Pike River.15 Jan 05:56 AM
New ZealandPeters to meet Pike River familiesNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters will meet with Pike families and supporters in Greymouth on Sunday as he continues to push for a re-entry into the mine.13 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandIan Mune joins Pike River Mine protestActor and film director Ian Mune slammed the Government today as he joined protesters at the Pike River Mine entrance.10 Jan 02:33 AM
New ZealandActor joins Pike River picket lineWell-known director and actor Ian Mune has joined the Pike River families on their picket line.09 Jan 10:52 PM
New ZealandPike River protestors told to move onPike River protestors have been told to move on and remove the gates they put up to block Solid Energy.17 Dec 12:55 AM
OpinionMine re-entry plan demands investigationSix years after a white-hot explosion in the Pike River Mine, some of the families of the deceased are making it very clear they will 14 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Why not let Peters enter the mine?COMMENT: As Winston Peters heads into the Pike River mine there's bound to be a canary in his pocket.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Interview with Bernie MonkPike River families and their spokesman Bernie Monk.Watch13 Dec 02:32 AM
New ZealandPike River families reveal re-entry planPrime Minister Bill English has agreed to meet with the Pike River families to discuss a new plan to re-enter the coal mine.12 Dec 11:29 PM
OpinionHosking: Time to abandon mine protest?COMMENT: As the owner of Pike River the Govt have the ultimate responsibility, and safety comes first. As much as you want it to be different, blocking roads doesn't change that.12 Dec 06:19 PM
New ZealandPike River families stand their groundFamilies of the 29 men killed in the Pike River mining tragedy are standing their ground as they protest against a bid to seal off the mine permanently.11 Dec 08:25 PM
New ZealandPike River protest continues as Solid Energy stick by their decision not to enter mineSolid Energy has reiterated its decision not to re-enter the Pike River mine on day 23 of the protests.07 Dec 07:35 AM
New ZealandPike River 'great walk' to be fast-tracked on West CoastThe Paparoa National Park Management Plan has been approved, paving the way for the creation of the Pike 29 great walk and mountain bike track.07 Dec 07:06 AM
BusinessSolid Energy hits back over Pike RiverSolid Energy launches a PR offensive to outline why Pike River Mine cannot be re-entered and must be sealed.06 Dec 05:19 PM
New ZealandMore join barricade at Pike River minePike River Mine protesters ramped up their action this morning, fired up after a frustrating meeting with Solid Energy management in Greymouth yesterday.01 Dec 03:36 AM
New ZealandFresh call for Pike River drift re-entryThe Pike River Mine protest entered its 15th day today, with a second leading mine specialist backing a drift re-entry.29 Nov 01:49 AM
New ZealandPike River protest: Geotech in the firing linePike River protest action entered its 12th day today with Geotech in the firing line and further court action under way.24 Nov 01:20 AM
OpinionMike's Minute: New ally for Pike River familiesWhat will be gained by battling on with a journey that can lead to nowhere but disappointment? Pike River is such a tricky area. Watch23 Nov 08:32 PM
OpinionSmalley: Impossible Pike River decisionCOMMENT: It's one of the toughest calls. Do you have some sympathy for the families of those who died? Or do you push them to one side and seal the mine?23 Nov 08:32 PM
New ZealandCompany pulls out of sealing Pike RiverSolid Energy is "disappointed" that Allied Concrete has decided not to supply the company to help seal the Pike River mine.23 Nov 03:41 AM
New ZealandPike River plea to contractors: 'Down tools'Protesters were again moved off the Pike River Mine access road this morning.22 Nov 01:28 AM
New ZealandPike families' desperate plea: Don't seal mineTwo women opposing the permanent sealing of the Pike River mine have made a desperate plea to contractors tasked with the job. Sonya 21 Nov 02:17 AM
New ZealandFormer inspector prepared to re-enter Pike RiverFormer New Zealand chief mines inspector Tony Forster said in an e-mail tabled in Parliament yesterday the Pike River Mine drift re-entry was feasible and he was personally prepared to go in.18 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandNick Smith tells Pike River supporters: 'We will seal mine'A last-ditch bid to allow Mines Rescue to explore the Pike River Mine drift before it is sealed permanently has been abandoned.17 Nov 01:52 AM
