Latest from Pike River mine blast

Pike River buildings dismantled

Department of Conservation waits to resume ownership of the Pike River Mine.

Dita De Boni: Govt contempt too overwhelming to ignore

I believe we need to hold our Govt, whatever stripe it is, to the task of doing what it is there to do. That's what has driven this column, writes Dita De Boni.

Dunne denies health and safety bill 'diluted'

The wife of a United Future candidate killed at Pike River is urging Peter Dunne to oppose the Government's "watered down" health and safety changes.

Helen Kelly: Soft safety law? Thank big business

Up to 300,000 working New Zealanders won't have access to one of the most effective ways they can keep themselves and their mates safe at work, writes Helen Kelly.

Employers call for Govt leadership on health and safety bill

The Government is under pressure to press ahead with the health and safety law that has been parked temporarily.

Editorial: Lives at risk if safety reform bill diluted

Editorial: The deaths this year leave the Government with egg on its face. They suggest that the more stringent approach was the right one. T

Health and safety law overhaul delayed

Pike River compo offer defended

It was right to consider a compensation offer when deciding to drop charges against former Pike River chief executive Peter Whittall, WorkSafe NZ says.

Is not re-entering Pike River Mine the right decision?

Solid Energy has announced it will not re-enter the Pike River Mine drift because the company considers the risks to life remain too high. Read the latest selection of Your Views on the decision.

Solid removes key re-entry tool

Solid Energy is withdrawing its nitrogen machine - a key tool in the Pike River re-entry hopes - from the mine site and sending it out of the country.

Pike River re-entry decision delayed

Solid Energy has delayed making a decision on whether to go ahead with the re-entry of the Pike River Mine drift after consulting with families.

Pike River had 'worst of everything'

The Pike River Mine tragedy will go down as a lesson in "what can go wrong when everything's wrong", according to one of the Pike royal commissioners.

Rodney Hide: Pike River super-caution admirable

The election's over and we are now back complaining and telling everyone else their job. We're good at that.

'I'll fight to my last breath'

Dean Dunbar has vowed to "fight to my last breath" to ensure his son's remains are recovered from the Pike River Mine.

Pike River mine entered last month

The mines inspectorate entered the Pike River Mine for the first time a month ago, papers released under the Official Information Act show.

Editorial: Kinder to let Pike River become tomb

For nearly a year, it turns out, the Pike River mine could have been made safe to enter.