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Work begins to plug Pike River ventilation shaft

After the tears, a time to rejoice

As the third anniversary of the Pike River mine disaster nears, Steve Deane finds a story that brought a smile to Coasters' faces.

Pike River reparation a 'moral' issue

NZ Oil and Gas has a moral obligation to pay Pike River families it's claimed - after shareholders yesterday voted not to fork out $3.41m awarded by judge.

NZOG - no Pike River compo

New Zealand Oil and Gas shareholders voted yesterday not to pay reparation of $3.41 million to the Pike River families.

Pike River re-entry: First phase completed

Four robots, loader in way of Pike re-entry

Pike River: Mine victim's mate on job

Bernie Monk and his son's best schoolmate have been reunited during an operation to recover the bodies of the 29 men who died in the Pike River mine disaster.

Pike River: Tonnes of debris cleared

As Flight Lieutenant George McInnes flew over the Pike River mine his thoughts were with his best mate Michael Monk, one of 29 miners whose remains entombed inside.

Pike River re-entry plan approved

Families of the 29 men whose bodies are entombed in the Pike River coalmine have welcomed news that a plan to re-enter the tunnel has been approved.

Blueprint for a safer day at work

In April, the chairman of the Independent Taskforce On Workplace Health and Safety, Rob Jager, announced a vision for safer workplaces.

Nitrogen key to Pike re-entry

Pike recovery plan on brink of approval

Pike River families are confident a recovery plan will go ahead, with reports a proposal to recover the bodies of 29 miners is on the brink of being approved.

Govt unveils health and safety reforms

Major health and safety reforms stemming from the Pike River disaster have been unveiled by Labour Minister Simon Bridges this morning.

Matt McCarten: Save your tears, Prime Minister

Matt McCarten says: So, 29 innocents are dead and entombed at Pike River by the greed and negligence of others, and yet no charges are to be laid.

Pike River - the fight families are facing

The two survivors and the families of the 29 Pike River dead could seek damages or compensation, but the claims would be beset with hurdles and the outcome uncertain, a leading law expert says.

Gerard Morris: Cruel farce tears hearts of Pike families

The decision by the police not to lay criminal charges against Pike management again shreds the hearts of the victims' families, writes Gerard Morris.