U2 dedicates One Tree Hill song to the lost 29

A song dedicated to U2`s Kiwi roadie 25 years ago was transformed in a haunting memorial to the Pike River 29 last night, when the Irish rock band played at Auckland's packed Mt Smart Stadium.
Roadie Greg Carroll formed a strong bond with U2 and lead singer Bono when the band toured New Zealand in 1985.
His death in a motorcycle accident in Ireland devastated the band, which brought his body back to New Zealand for his tangi.
Last night, Bono told fans he knew New Zealand was struggling to cope with the Pike River coal mine tragedy, the West Coast's darkest hour.
``In Ireland we sing,'' he said launching into I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For and One Tree Hill, dedicating the crowd rousers to the 29 lost at Pike River.
Thousands nearly did not make it to the concert, after one repeatedly pushed the stop button on a commuter train.
Auckland Transport put on an extra 12 trains but said the ``idiot'' who kept pushing the emergency stop button nearly spoiled the night for thousands.
Steve Wade, general manager of train operators Veolia Transport, said the emergency stop button would be fixed but then be pushed again.
Five trains went nowhere for 20 minutes near the Ellerslie station because of the issue.
The culprit could not be found because the train was so packed, the New Zealand Herald reported today.
Mr Wade said rail authorities would do what they could to make sure there was no repeat for the Rugby World Cup next year.
It was thought no one missed the main act but some were late for the opening acts.