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
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
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 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
OpinionCunliffe slices through moral fogIs David Cunliffe exploiting the Pike River tragedy for political purposes? Of course he is, writes John Armstrong.19 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCunliffe's Pike River promiseOn the third anniversary of the Pike River mining disaster, Labour leader David Cunliffe has promised a government led by him would compensate the victims' families.18 Nov 10:56 PM
New ZealandPike River worker's last words heardA recording of the last contact with workers in the Pike River mine has been aired publicly for the first time this morning.18 Nov 07:12 PM
New ZealandFamilies remember Pike victimsThe third anniversary of the Pike River mining tragedy will be marked today with a minute's silence and the laying of a wreath.18 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSitting on a time bombBy November 18, 2010, there was just enough progress at Pike to reassure some workers that the operation could yet be a success, but not enough to ease the dark fears held by others.15 Nov 11:09 PM
New ZealandPike River: Expose talks of failuresThe Pike River coal mine should have been shut down well before the devastating explosion, says the author of a new book on the tragedy.15 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAfter the tears, a time to rejoiceAs the third anniversary of the Pike River mine disaster nears, Steve Deane finds a story that brought a smile to Coasters' faces.01 Nov 04:30 PM
SharesPike River reparation a 'moral' issueNZ 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.30 Oct 08:54 PM
SharesNZOG - no Pike River compoNew Zealand Oil and Gas shareholders voted yesterday not to pay reparation of $3.41 million to the Pike River families.30 Oct 01:45 AM
New ZealandPike River: Mine victim's mate on jobBernie 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.21 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Tonnes of debris clearedAs 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.21 Oct 05:06 AM
New ZealandPike River recovery work beginsPhotos from the Pike River recovery work this weekend. 21 Oct 01:06 AM
New ZealandPike River: 'The day has finally come'Work has begun on the plan to re-enter the Pike River mine, nearly three years after 29 men died during a series of explosions there.20 Oct 03:31 AM
New ZealandPike River body recovery work begins this weekendPreparatory work for the first stage of the re-entry is planned to begin this weekend, subject to weather, Solid Energy confirmed this morning.18 Oct 01:27 AM
OpinionEditorial: Leave Pike River men in peaceThe 29 men who died in the Pike River mine two years and 10 months ago remain where they perished.03 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandGovt to fund Pike River mine re-entryThere is little chance of recovering the bodies of the Pike River miners, Simon Bridges has warned after today approving a plan to re-enter the mine.03 Sep 03:52 AM
New ZealandPike River re-entry plan approvedFamilies 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.29 Aug 11:30 PM
EmploymentBlueprint for a safer day at workIn April, the chairman of the Independent Taskforce On Workplace Health and Safety, Rob Jager, announced a vision for safer workplaces.09 Aug 05:30 PM
