New ZealandPike River: How you can helpA Pike River Relief Fund Trust has been established for the families of the 29 men who died in the Pike River coal mine.25 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: A particularly terrible griefA small West Coast community will now face the task of recovering and rebuilding following a disaster of devastating proportions.25 Nov 09:18 PM
New ZealandPike River: World rescue experts shocked at scale of tragedyInternational experts say they are shocked a mining disaster the magnitude of the Pike River tragedy occurred in a modern mine.25 Nov 09:14 PM
New ZealandExperts on potential techniques to stabilise Pike RiverLiquid nitrogen could be used to stabilise the situation in the Pike River mine, experts told the Science Media Centre.25 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandPike River: Grieving father's pleaHe has to accept he has lost a son. But Marty Palmer won't give up until his son's body is back with the family so they can mourn properly.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: ACC working to ease money fearsThe ACC will ensure money is the least of the worries for the families of the Pike River 29, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandLatest updates: Pike River mine tragedyCheck here for developments in the wake of the Pike River mine disaster today.25 Nov 04:01 AM
New ZealandPike River mine disaster: Bodies will be recoveredRescue authorities are vowing to recover the bodies of the 29 miners - but admit they don't know when it will happen.24 Nov 09:22 PM
New ZealandFocus 'solidarity' after Pike River tragedy'People find just that extra little bit, they take a deep breath, they will raise the bar…,' Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn says.24 Nov 06:47 PM
New ZealandPacked service lights candles for Pike River minersBefore the service began, 29 candles flickered on a table near the altar surrounded by many unlit candles waiting to be lit by mourners.24 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River mine: 'West Coast's darkest hour'The abrupt certainty of a second blast at Pike River shattered hundreds of loving hearts.24 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPublic face of mine rescue bid remains a rock until endThe Pike River CEO had to give the worst news possible to families who had looked to him for hope.24 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandFleeting period to attempt Pike mine rescue: expertThe first four hours after Friday's Pike River mine blast was the only time rescuers could have entered the mine, a safety expert says.24 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: 'We want our boys back' - WhittallIt was Pike River CEO Peter Whittall who broke the news to the miners' families this afternoon, that their worst fears had been realised.24 Nov 07:10 AM
New ZealandPike River: Families in 'absolute despair'Families of the 29 Pike River mine victims who perished in today's second blast fell to the floor screaming and were in "absolute despair", when they were told the news.24 Nov 06:52 AM
