New ZealandPike River: Gush of gas may be behind blastExperts suggest a split-second gas outburst may have overwhelmed the Pike River miners before they could respond to any alarms.26 Nov 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong</i>: After the disaster comes the politicsJim Anderton seems to have made it his personal mission to end the life-and-death lottery that working in underground mines has entailed.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Third blast rocks Pike mineFamilies of the dead men due to be bused to the Pike River mine tomorrow will still go, despite a third explosion at the mine this afternoon.26 Nov 05:12 AM
New ZealandPike mine: 'We had time to run like hell'A Westport man has told how he and three others ran for their lives when the Pike River Coal mine exploded at 2.37pm on Wednesday.26 Nov 05:01 AM
New ZealandPike River: Third blast at mine - policeThere has been a third explosion at the Pike River mine this afternoon. The blast occurred at 3.39pm and lasted for 23 seconds.26 Nov 03:41 AM
New ZealandTimeline: Tracking the Pike River mine disasterSee how the the Pike River mine disaster, which resulted in the deaths of 29 miners, unfolded over seven days.26 Nov 02:42 AM
Banking and financePike River chairman: Company insured for $100mAs the West Coast struggles with the emotional cost of the Pike River tragedy, chairman John Dow has reassured the community there is still a future for the mine and the company.26 Nov 02:15 AM
New ZealandPike River: Third robot reveals violent blastA third robot that has gone 1575m into the Pike River coal mine has detected debris and destruction indicating Wednesday's blast was much more violent than the first one.26 Nov 01:42 AM
New ZealandPike River: Church services for the minersCheck times of church services for the miners, and tell us about services in your area.26 Nov 01:39 AM
New ZealandSeveral days before recovery operation can start - KnowlesIt is likely to be several more days before operations will start to stabilise the Pike River mine so that the bodies of 29 men can recovered, police say.26 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandPike River: Aust union head backs GAG unitThe GAG unit flown for the Pike River coal mine recovery effort is 'no gimmick' and has been used successfully in Queensland mines, the head of an Australian miners' union says.25 Nov 10:24 PM
EmploymentNZOG provides rest of $25m funding to Pike RiverNZ Oil & Gas has today provided the balance of a $25 million short term funding facility to Pike River Coal.25 Nov 09:45 PM
New ZealandPike River: How you can helpA Pike River Relief Fund Trust has been established for the families of the 29 men who died in the Pike River coal mine.25 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: A particularly terrible griefA small West Coast community will now face the task of recovering and rebuilding following a disaster of devastating proportions.25 Nov 09:18 PM
New ZealandPike River: World rescue experts shocked at scale of tragedyInternational experts say they are shocked a mining disaster the magnitude of the Pike River tragedy occurred in a modern mine.25 Nov 09:14 PM
New ZealandExperts on potential techniques to stabilise Pike RiverLiquid nitrogen could be used to stabilise the situation in the Pike River mine, experts told the Science Media Centre.25 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandPike River rescuers united in desire to recover bodiesMines Rescue workers who wanted to save 29 men trapped underground in the Pike River coal mine remain united in their desire to get their brothers back, their leader says.25 Nov 07:50 PM
New ZealandPike River: 'GAG unit' flown in to West CoastA large jet engine which stabilises gases may be used to quench the fire in the Pike River coal mine so that rescuers can safely recover the bodies of 29 men inside.25 Nov 06:28 PM
New ZealandPike River: A nation in sorrow opens its heartNZ is a nation in mourning as memorial services are held, condolence books arranged, and candles lit throughout the country.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Grieving father's pleaHe has to accept he has lost a son. But Marty Palmer won't give up until his son's body is back with the family so they can mourn properly.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: ACC working to ease money fearsThe ACC will ensure money is the least of the worries for the families of the Pike River 29, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandU2 pays tribute to Pike River minersEven the biggest concert of the year acknowledged the sombre mood of the nation. U2's Bono said the band felt privileged to be 25 Nov 09:30 AM
New ZealandBroad defends under-fire KnowlesPolice Commissioner Howard Broad today praised the work of Superintendent Gary Knowles, the police officer who led the mission to rescue 29 miners.25 Nov 07:10 AM
New ZealandPike River: A nation grieves in unisonBells tolled and flags were lowered to half mast today to pay tribute to the 29 miners lost in the Pike River tragedy.25 Nov 04:59 AM
BDBDNew Zealand'50 million-odd tonnes' still in mine, says CEO WhittallWhile refusing to focus on the Pike River mine's future today, CEO Peter Whittall did reveal it's future worth.25 Nov 04:57 AM
