New ZealandPike River operation cost $10.9mThe police-led rescue and recovery operation launched in the wake of the Pike River tragedy has cost nearly $11 million, according to figures in a detailed breakdown released this afternoon.19 Apr 04:06 AM
CommoditiesGovt to contribute $3.5m for Greymouth events centreThe centre will be named the West Coast Memorial Events Centre in memory of the Pike River and other mine disaster victims.18 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandPike River families: officials kept footage from usFamilies of the Pike River miners have rejected a claim that police leaked previously unseen CCTV footage of the disaster to TVNZ.12 Apr 03:29 AM
CommoditiesGovt turns down Pike River requestThe Prime Minister says it's "disappointing" the Pike River Coal receivers have asked the Government for aid and that it is unlikely to pay their legal bill during the Royal Commission of Inquiry.06 Apr 03:50 AM
New ZealandPike River Coal to offer limited helpCash-strapped company Pike River Coal Ltd says it can only afford a limited role in the Royal Commission of Inquiry.05 Apr 05:25 AM
New ZealandGet in or get out, Pike receivers toldOn the eve of a preliminary hearing into the Pike River disaster, Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn has warned the collapsed mine's receivers to get in and get the dead miners' remains, or stand aside so someone else can.28 Mar 11:56 PM
New ZealandPike River inquiry timeframe too short - MonkThe Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River disaster will need more than 15 weeks to examine key issues, a families' spokesman says.21 Mar 09:13 PM
New ZealandPrince William meets Pike River familiesPrince William has met families of the victims of the Pike River Coal mine disaster in Greymouth tonight.17 Mar 05:09 AM
Opinion<i>Tony Kokshoorn</i>: Broken, but not beatenAs the West Coast prepares for the visit of Prince William today, Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn reflects on the four tough months since the Pike River tragedy.16 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandPike River sale put ahead of recovery, says victim's dadThe inaction of Pike River mine receivers to venture into the mine has victims' families fearing the worst, says the father of one of the lost miners15 Mar 01:16 AM
Employment'Unsolicited approaches' to buy Pike River - receiverA number of parties have already shown interest in buying the Pike River Coal mine, even though it's not yet officially for sale, says Receiver John Fisk.09 Mar 08:34 PM
New ZealandPike River families to receive at least $190kThe families of the 29 men killed in the Pike River mine disaster will each receive a minimum of $190,000 from the Pike River Disaster Relief Trust.03 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandQuake puts off Pike River inquiry preliminary hearingThe Christchurch earthquake has delayed the preliminary hearing of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into last year's Pike River Coal mine disaster, which claimed the lives of 29 men.01 Mar 05:22 AM
New ZealandPike River workers to get legal helpThe Government will give financial assistance for legal costs to the workers and contractors from the Pike River Coal mine who have a role to play in the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the explosions that killed 29 men.14 Feb 03:48 AM
New ZealandPreliminary Pike River hearing in MarchThe Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River Coal mine tragedy will hold a preliminary hearing in early March.09 Feb 11:18 PM
