New ZealandPike River owner's wait to enter mineSolid Energy says it is still evaluating the “potentially fatal risks” of re-entering the Pike River mine, but it is aiming to release a final decision by the end of next month.24 Sep 05:45 AM
New ZealandPike River 'safe' to enter, papers showPike River families say it's 'heartbreaking' Solid Energy has known for nearly a year the main entrance to the mine has been safe to enter.23 Sep 08:05 PM
New ZealandPike mine blast rings on in PM's earsIt started well enough, but John Key left Greymouth with a heartfelt plea from the widow of one of the 29 dead Pike River miners ringing in his ears.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPike River families confront John KeyPrime Minister John Key stopped to talk to the Pike River families at a silent protest today.26 Aug 02:39 AM
New ZealandPike River: Whittall returns to AustraliaFormer Pike River Coal chief executive Peter Whittall has returned home permanently to Australia.02 May 09:21 PM
New ZealandPike River: Witnesses' names withheldMany Pike River Mine witnesses who refused to appear at the aborted Peter Whittall trial into his role in the disaster that claimed 29 lives, have now refused to allow their names to be released.04 Apr 10:01 PM
New ZealandGovt denies Pike River 'backroom deal'The Govt denies a $3.41 million payout to Pike River families was a "backroom deal" to ensure charges against Peter Whittall, were dropped.27 Feb 06:37 PM
New ZealandGovt accused of dodgy Pike River dealLabour is calling for the Government to come clean over why charges against chief executive Peter Whittall were discharged, preventing others from taking legal action.27 Feb 03:17 AM
New ZealandCourt action to bring Whittall to trialThe Council of Trade Unions has started court action in a bid to bring former Pike River Mine manager Peter Whittall to trial.28 Jan 12:14 AM
New ZealandPike River must pay up: KiwisMost Kiwis believe Pike River Coal's shareholders should pay court-ordered compensation for the families of miners killed in the company's mine, a Herald-DigiPoll survey suggests.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Derogatory' attacks see offer dumpedFormer Pike River Coal boss Peter Whittall will not meet with the families of the 29 men who died in the 2010 disaster after receiving "inappropriate and derogatory" comments.17 Dec 03:13 AM
New ZealandPM: Whittall case could have been costly'That's the best we can do.' John Key says a trial against former Pike River boss would've been costly, and the compensation for families is a better outcome.15 Dec 08:54 PM
New ZealandMcCready vows to take Whittall to courtThe man who successfully brought a private prosecution against ACT leader John Banks has vowed to take the former Pike River Coal boss to court.13 Dec 05:34 AM
New Zealand'Blood money' offer a bad look - KeyThe offer of money made to the Pike River families by the mine's former boss doesn't look good, Prime Minister John Key says.13 Dec 02:29 AM
New ZealandLawyer: Further prosecution not realisticA lawyer who acts for the families of those killed in the Pike River Mine disaster says further prosecution against mine boss Peter Whittall is not realistic.12 Dec 07:53 PM
OpinionEditorial: Little solace for families of Pike River mine victimsJudge Jane Farish was doubtless on the mark when she said yesterday that the likelihood of a prosecution of Peter Whittall was "extremely low" and the case may never have reached trial.12 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike payout 'blood money'Stunned anger greeted today's dropping of all charges against former Pike River Coal boss Peter Whittall over the 2010 mine disaster.12 Dec 06:19 AM
New ZealandPike River miner jailed for drug dealingA Pike River coal miner who turned to drugs after 29 of his mates were killed in the 2010 mining tragedy has been jailed for four-and-a-half years for drug dealing.04 Dec 01:09 AM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Pike River families got about $217,000 from public donationsIan Young, the manager of corporate services at Grey District Council, says donations to the Pike River Disaster Relief Trust came to $8,065,727.25 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Cunliffe stays on top in Pike compo fightDavid Cunliffe has seized the moral high ground from the PM by offering to pay compensation to the Pike River families, John Armstrong says.22 Nov 07:23 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanGovt must pay for Pike tragedyThe Pike River disaster was a "national disaster" that exposed shocking negligence by the Labour Department and the Pike River company. The Govt should pay the $3.41m to the families, says Fran O'Sullivan.22 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionMoral duty to compensate Pike families overlookedAt one time, John Key's political antenna would have ensured the families of the men killed in the Pike River mining tragedy received compensation.20 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt insists fairness at heart of Pike River compensation denialFinance Minister Bill English said families in New Zealand that experienced tragedies would expect equal treatment from the Government.20 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike families urged to continue fightFamilies of Pike River mine victims have been urged to continue pushing for the remains of their loved ones to be returned, three years after deadly blasts ripped through the mine.19 Nov 08:27 PM
