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Pike River: Man of the moment for miners
The face of the country's worst mining disaster since 1914, Pike River CEO Peter Whittall, has fronted in the most trying of circumstances.
Pike River: Gush of gas may be behind blast
Experts suggest a split-second gas outburst may have overwhelmed the Pike River miners before they could respond to any alarms.
Pike River: Hard veneer helps police get the tough jobs done
Superintendent Gary Knowles has been at the helm of the Pike River disaster, unable to provide answers to the questions the world wanted answered. Next, delivering news no one wanted to hear.
Pike River: 'Simple plan' beset by problems
The riches of the Paparoa Range were enticing, but the cost of extracting them was greater than anyone imagined, writes Grant Bradley
<i>John Armstrong</i>: After the disaster comes the politics
Jim Anderton seems to have made it his personal mission to end the life-and-death lottery that working in underground mines has entailed.
Pike mine: 'We had time to run like hell'
A Westport man has told how he and three others ran for their lives when the Pike River Coal mine exploded at 2.37pm on Wednesday.
Pike River chairman: Company insured for $100m
As the West Coast struggles with the emotional cost of the Pike River tragedy, chairman John Dow has reassured the community there is still a future for the mine and the company.
Several days before recovery operation can start - Knowles
It is likely to be several more days before operations will start to stabilise the Pike River mine so that the bodies of 29 men can recovered, police say.
Pike River: Aust union head backs GAG unit
The GAG unit flown for the Pike River coal mine recovery effort is 'no gimmick' and has been used successfully in Queensland mines, the head of an Australian miners' union says.
NZOG provides rest of $25m funding to Pike River
NZ Oil & Gas has today provided the balance of a $25 million short term funding facility to Pike River Coal.
Pike River: World rescue experts shocked at scale of tragedy
International experts say they are shocked a mining disaster the magnitude of the Pike River tragedy occurred in a modern mine.
Pike River rescuers united in desire to recover bodies
Mines Rescue workers who wanted to save 29 men trapped underground in the Pike River coal mine remain united in their desire to get their brothers back, their leader says.
Pike River: 'GAG unit' flown in to West Coast
A large jet engine which stabilises gases may be used to quench the fire in the Pike River coal mine so that rescuers can safely recover the bodies of 29 men inside.
Broad defends under-fire Knowles
Police Commissioner Howard Broad today praised the work of Superintendent Gary Knowles, the police officer who led the mission to rescue 29 miners.
'50 million-odd tonnes' still in mine, says CEO Whittall
While refusing to focus on the Pike River mine's future today, CEO Peter Whittall did reveal it's future worth.
I would do things 1000 times better - Whittall
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.
Pike River board meets to discuss future
Pike River Coal's board is to meet tomorrow to talk about options for the company's future.
Still a future for West Coast mining, says Pike chair
Pike River Coal says all its staff are being kept on full pay, with some being reassigned to jobs including helping out at the mine site