Experts on potential techniques to stabilise Pike River
Liquid nitrogen could be used to stabilise the situation in the Pike River mine, experts told the Science Media Centre.
Liquid nitrogen could be used to stabilise the situation in the Pike River mine, experts told the Science Media Centre.
NZ is a nation in mourning as memorial services are held, condolence books arranged, and candles lit throughout the country.
The ACC will ensure money is the least of the worries for the families of the Pike River 29, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.
He 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.
Police Commissioner Howard Broad today praised the work of Superintendent Gary Knowles, the police officer who led the mission to rescue 29 miners.
Bells tolled and flags were lowered to half mast today to pay tribute to the 29 miners lost in the Pike River tragedy.
While refusing to focus on the Pike River mine's future today, CEO Peter Whittall did reveal it's future worth.
Check here for developments in the wake of the Pike River mine disaster today.
Pike River CEO Peter Whittall expressed his regret today at how he initially delivered his news to the families of the 29 miners lost in the disaster.
A mining expert explains how to 'gag' a mine to make it safe for bodies to be recovered and gives his view on the second blast.
The families of some of the men trapped in the Pike River mine expressed sorrow rather than anger at a meeting today, John Key says.
World leaders are sending support and sympathy to the families of the men who died at the Pike River coal mine.
Rescue authorities are vowing to recover the bodies of the 29 miners - but admit they don't know when it will happen.
A man has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a woman hit by a car while picnicking with a friend on the roadside north of Wellington last month.
'People find just that extra little bit, they take a deep breath, they will raise the bar…,' Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn says.
A series of high-level inquiries will be held into the Pike River mine tragedy as the families of the miners demand answers.
The Pike River CEO had to give the worst news possible to families who had looked to him for hope.
The abrupt certainty of a second blast at Pike River shattered hundreds of loving hearts.