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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.
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Pike River: ACC working to ease money fears
The ACC will ensure money is the least of the worries for the families of the Pike River 29, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.
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The changing face of New Zealand
New Zealand will look like a much different place in the future, if the early results of a longitudinal study are anything to go by.
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Pike River: Grieving father's plea
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.
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Sky readies for internet TV assault
The way hundreds of thousands of Kiwis watch TV shows is about to undergo a fundamental and dramatic change.
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Final Big Day Out artists released
The second and final list of bands playing at the 2011 Big Day Out has been released.
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Fleeting period to attempt Pike mine rescue: expert
The first four hours after Friday's Pike River mine blast was the only time rescuers could have entered the mine, a safety expert says.
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League: Warriors to play at Eden Park?
The New Zealand Warriors have announced a press conference at Eden Park today, a hint that they will play their next season.