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Pike River staff will be cut - Whittall

Pike River Coal will have to reduce its workforce when it is ready to re-establish operations, but CEO Peter Whittall says reports of possible receivership were "extremely premature".

Pike River blaze recedes

Flames from Pike River mine vent disappear

There are fresh hopes firefighters will soon be able to cap a key ventilation shaft at the Pike River mine, after the disappearance of flames from the vent.

Christchurch holds memorial service for Pike River miners

Poetry tributes to Pike River victims sold on Trade Me

Management approachable, Pike River says

Pike River has rejected claims management was not approachable for staff with safety concerns before the November 19 blast.

Pike River: Cooling operation underway

An operation has begun to extinguish the fire coming from the vent shaft of the Pike River mine and cool the surrounding concrete pad, using water pumped up from a nearby creek.

<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Eventually someone will be held culpable

Artist pays tribute to miners

Pike River mine third and fourth blasts

Photos of the third and fourth explosions at the Pike River mine.

Worker's death avoidable

Using wrong equipment costs firm $27,500 after worker hurt

Pike River: GAG expert on way

An Australian expert was arriving in Greymouth tonight to provide advice on the jet engine GAG operation at the ill-fated Pike River Coal mine, where it's "highly likely" part of a coal seam has caught fire.

Pike River had raised concerns about shortage of inspectors

Contractor in court over marae deaths

Veteran recalls hell of Strongman blast

Jim O'Donnell helped drag his dead mates out of the Strongman mine in a marathon rescue.