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Pike 29 memorial walk and cycle trail opens
A walking track and cycle trail dedicated to the 29 men lost in the disaster opens today.
'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justice
Former barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.
'This has been a huge cover-up': Pike River mine disaster dad blasts official response
Bernie Monk has been shown new images of potential human remains inside mine.
Possible human remains found in Pike River mine - police
Images taken from deep inside mine have been examined by pathologists.
Pike River Mine: Bernie Monk hails decision to release legal papers to families
Monk says lawyers hid behind legal privilege to avoid answering important questions.
Issues post-Posie Parker, cardiac surgery wait list deaths & damning pike river documents | Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 March, 2023
Why Posie Parker’s visits just one piece of a bigger picture, heart surgery patients caught in delays and how National plan to better support the Sallies in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Cash given out to Cyclone Gabrielle impacted, stranded ferry passengers & answers for Pike River | Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 February, 2023
Cash grants for farmers and growers' Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, stranded Cook Strait ferry passengers and borehole drilling resumes at Pike River in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Shock move at Pike River Mine: Police announce further borehole drilling
Some families still hope that a criminal prosecution will be possible.
Pike River: Evidence of further remains found
Police hope drilling an additional borehole will reveal what caused the first explosion.
Dad emotional over possible find of teen's remains in Pike River mine
Father of Pike River victim says possible discovery of son's remains has brought solace.
Bernie Monk on Pike River operation: 'They just try to wear us out'
There were six men working in the section police have located bodies.
Focus Live: Andrew Little on human remains discovered in Pike River mine
Although Pike River Recovery Minister Andrew Little said Wednesday’s discovery was ‘significant’ he said there is no consideration to unseal the mine. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Not gonna happen': Pike River families take fight over sealing mine to court
The Govt announced in March funding had run out and it would permanently seal the mine.
Pike River final sealing on hold – reports
Pike River Recovery Agency officials remain tight-lipped.
'With heartbreak': Pike River families accept call on no more funding for recovery
The families said they accept advice that going further would be expensive and complex.
Brunner Mine disaster: 125 years since NZ's worst workplace accident
Coal miner John Pattinson died reading his Bible.
'Pride and sadness': Pike River team reaches planned furthest point in mine
The agency reached the roof fall, 2.260km up the drift access tunnel, on Tuesday.
Ventilation device installed 2000m up Pike River drift
The device, VCD2, was installed on Tuesday.
Probe into 'unlawful' deal with Pike River mine boss considered
Allegations lawyers made 'unlawful agreement' to stifle prosecution.
Pike River tragedy remembered 10 years on: 'NZ stands with you and the Pike 29'
Victims families' scathing attack on company "greed" - "Pike put production over safety".
'Snuffed out too early': Families remember Pike River miners
The families of the Pike River miners say it's been a long 10 years.
Focus Live: 10 years on - Pike River commemorative service
PM Jacinda Ardern joins Pike River victims' families in a minute's silence to commemorative 10 years since the tragedy that killed 29 workers.
Kane and Cloe: A love story, interrupted - 'I wish you'd stayed home that day'
On the 10th anniversary of Pike River, a widow's extraordinary bond with her son.
Premium: Pike River Mine losses still cut deep 10 years on
Cloe Nieper's husband Kane was one of 29 men killed in the Pike River Mine. 10 years on the losses still cut deep. Video / Brett Phibbs
Focus: Pike River miners remembered at Atarau memorial garden
The men who died at Pike River Mine are remembered at a memorial garden near Atarau, 12 kilometres from the mine's portal. Video / Brett Phibbs
Pike River mine re-entry: Finding human remains possible, recovery boss says
Recovery mission has reached critical point underground.
Pike River mine recovery team reach 'critical part' of drift
Team reaches area that provides best chance of finding clues about what caused explosion.