Latest from Greymouth

GAG unit 'ready to go' - Knowles

A jet engine brought in to make the Pike River mine safe is now in place. Rescue services are hopeful it will be in use tonight so the process to recover the remains of the 29 trapped miners can begin.

Mine rescue must not remain with 'Mr Plod' - editor

An Australian-based online mining journal today called for NZ police to be blocked from controlling mine rescues.

Two minutes' silence for miners

Prime Minister John Key has asked all New Zealanders to observe two minutes’ silence at 2pm tomorrow to remember the 29 men who lost their lives as the Pike River Official Remembrance Service begins in Greymouth.

<i>Jesse Dykstra</i>: Reflections on coal mining

In the wake of the Pike River tragedy, PhD student Jesse Dykstra blogs on the mining industry and the associated risks

Mine entrance sealed, expert at site

Economic impact of Pike River tragedy felt on West Coast

Pike River: Families face funerals without bodies

Hopes of recovering bodies are fast fading for families of the 29 miners lost in the Pike River mine.

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.

Families accept loss may be forever

The chief executive of Pike River mine says the families of the 29 victims of the disaster are coming to terms with the fact they may not get their loved ones back, as recovery efforts continue to be hindered.

Judge to lead Pike River mine tragedy inquiry named

The Royal Commission into the Pike River mine tragedy will be headed by High Court Judge Graham Panckhurst.

Pike River had raised concerns about shortage of inspectors

Inquiry will look at cause, emergency response

A royal commission of inquiry into the Pike River tragedy will look at causes of the blast and the initial response.

Coast plans its tribute to lost miners

$3.5m in donations pour into relief funds to assist families

Veteran recalls hell of Strongman blast

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

Pike River families call on 'disaster' lawyer

Families grieving after the Pike River disaster have called on a lawyer who rallied for victims in a previous West Coast disaster.

Pike River mine on fire

Large amounts of smoke and flames are coming from the Pike River Coal mine after a fourth, powerful explosion today and boss Peter Whittall says it may have to be temporarily sealed.

<i>Paul Holmes</i>: Delving into the darkest of days