CommoditiesClosing mine could see inquiry evidence lost , lawyer saysSealing the Pike River mine could see vital evidence lost, the lawyer for the families of those killed says.16 Jan 06:20 PM
New ZealandPike families reveal mixed emotionsSome Pike River relatives were always resigned to the fact that the remains would never be returned.14 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River families fight recovery decisionThe families of the 29 lost Pike River miners say they are "gravely concerned" that the Government and police are abandoning recovery efforts at the mine and are calling for the decision to be reassessed.14 Jan 04:09 AM
BDBDCommoditiesPM: Mine sealing 'not about money'The Pike River mine will be sealed and there is little or no chance of the bodies of 29 men killed being recovered in the near future, says Prime Minister John Key. He said it was "not an issue of money or time or commitment."14 Jan 12:41 AM
BDBDCommoditiesClosing mine 'worst case scenario'Closing the Pike River coal mine and handing the land back to the government is the worst-case scenario, according to the company's receiver. 13 Jan 10:17 PM
CommoditiesPolice give up trying to bring out Pike bodiesThe Pike River Mine will be handed back to the company's receivers, Police Commissioner Howard Broad announced yesterday.13 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Recovery op abandonedPolice Commissioner Howard Broad has announced police are all but giving up hope of recovering the remains of the 29 Pike River miners.13 Jan 05:46 AM
New ZealandPike River victims' families to be told news tonightThe heads of police and the Department of Conservation will deliver news in person today to the families of the 29 dead workers in the Pike River mine.13 Jan 12:34 AM
New ZealandGas levels hamper Pike River efforts againRising gas levels have again stopped workers trying to recover the bodies of 29 men trapped inside the Pike River Coal mine today.11 Jan 04:07 AM
New ZealandMine families assured most hearings will be in GreymouthThe vast majority of the royal commission of inquiry hearings into the Pike River tragedy will be held in Greymouth, the commission says.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandExpanding foam to seal mine cracksAttempts will be made this weekend to seal cracks around the ventilation shaft at the Pike River Coal mine and stop gases leaking out - a critical step in the process towards stabilising the mine.07 Jan 05:11 AM
New Zealand'Vast majority' of Pike River inquiry to be on CoastThe "vast majority" of the Pike River Royal Commission of Inquiry hearings into the tragedy which claimed the lives of 29 men will be held in Greymouth, the commission says.07 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandConman posing as Pike River miner in custodyA man who allegedly posed as a Pike River miner to steal from a family who befriended him was remanded in custody when he appeared in court today.07 Jan 12:43 AM
New ZealandThief posing as Pike River miner 'pulled heartstrings'Police are on the lookout for a man who posed as a Pike River miner to steal from a family who befriended him on Christmas Eve.06 Jan 06:52 PM
New ZealandPike River families thank public and recovery crewsFamilies of the 29 men killed in the Pike River Coal mine tragedy have publicly thanked everyone involved in the rescue and recovery operation.06 Jan 05:24 AM
EmploymentAustralia beckons Pike River minersUp to 50 redundant Pike River Coal mine employees could soon be crossing the Tasman to take up lucrative positions in Australian pits. 06 Jan 02:25 AM
EconomyEconomy reels as Queensland floods hit minesQueensland is losing up to $131m a day in coal exports over floods which have left 40 towns isolated or partly underwater.05 Jan 04:30 PM
Official Cash RateGoldbugs see no end to price risesGold investors have high hopes about price rises continuing in 2011.24 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandContractors' families will be paidPayouts will be made to the contracting companies that employed the men who died in the massive explosions at the Pike River coal mine, receivers announced today.23 Dec 02:04 AM
OpinionPike River family: Generosity 'humbling'The family of Ben Rockhouse, who died in the Pike mine, have praised the 'selflessness and generosity' of the people of NZ.22 Dec 10:56 PM
New Zealand12 days of Christmas: Families of the Pike River 29For the grieving families of 29 men lost in the Pike River mine, the financial burden is being eased by the generous Kiwi spirit.22 Dec 04:30 PM
