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Pike River: Ministers likely to face probe scrutiny
Present and past Govt ministers are likely to come under scrutiny from the royal commission of inquiry into the Pike River mine tragedy.
Raging fire adds to Pike River agony
Flames were last night shooting from the top of a 108m ventilation shaft at the Pike River coal mine - and only a couple of mountain peaks away a 43-year-old fire from the Strongman mine continues to billow smoke.
Still hope for recovery of bodies
Families of the 29 men who died in the Pike River mine continue to be frustrated that the recovery of the bodies is still not underway as a massive fire, with flames shooting through a mine shaft, continues to burn.
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.
Fourth blast raises chance of sealing Pike River mine
The Pike River Coal mine may have to be temporarily sealed after a fourth blast sent smoke and flames spewing from underground.
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.
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.
Pike River: Preparations underway for national service
The Prime Minister and Governor-General will speak at a memorial for the 29 men who died in the Pike River Coal mine.
Pike River: PM to propose inquiry
John Key will take a proposal for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River mining disaster to Cabinet tomorrow.
Pike River: Concerned miners debate their future
The Pike River blast has led some miners to discuss whether it is safe to remain in the industry.
Pike River: Flame burns until men come home
An NZ Mines Rescue member wants the public to understand what the rescue team members are going through.
Pike River: Miner had questioned safety
One of the miners who died at Pike River told a friend he feared for his safety in the month before last week's explosion.
<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: Public's rescue ideas absurd
"What gave armchair critics the right to criticise and worse - accuse the rescuers of deliberately sitting on their hands?"
Pike River: Questions part of the grieving process
Broadcaster Maggie Barry, whose cousin Michael Monk was lost at the Pike River mine, understands when people asked counsellors "funny" questions.
Pike River: Relatives find some peace
A trip to the Pike River coal mine provided a sense of closure for some of the lost miners' relatives.
Pike River: Heartbreak in a beautiful setting
Up to 500 relatives and friends of the Pike River miners travelled to the mine today, which one mother described as "very healing".
Pike River: 'Can we do it differently?'
Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn wants the mining industry to learn from past mistakes and has called for a royal inquiry.