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Pike River: Church services for the miners
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Check times of church services for the miners, and tell us about services in your area.
It 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.
The 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.
NZ Oil & Gas has today provided the balance of a $25 million short term funding facility to Pike River Coal.
A Pike River Relief Fund Trust has been established for the families of the 29 men who died in the Pike River coal mine.
A small West Coast community will now face the task of recovering and rebuilding following a disaster of devastating proportions.
International experts say they are shocked a mining disaster the magnitude of the Pike River tragedy occurred in a modern mine.
Liquid nitrogen could be used to stabilise the situation in the Pike River mine, experts told the Science Media Centre.
Mines 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.
A 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.
NZ is a nation in mourning as memorial services are held, condolence books arranged, and candles lit throughout the country.
The ACC will ensure money is the least of the worries for the families of the Pike River 29, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.
He 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.
Even the biggest concert of the year acknowledged the sombre mood of the nation. U2's Bono said the band felt privileged to be
Bells tolled and flags were lowered to half mast today to pay tribute to the 29 miners lost in the Pike River tragedy.
While refusing to focus on the Pike River mine's future today, CEO Peter Whittall did reveal it's future worth.
Check here for developments in the wake of the Pike River mine disaster today.
Pike River CEO Peter Whittall expressed his regret today at how he initially delivered his news to the families of the 29 miners lost in the disaster.
Pike River Coal's board is to meet tomorrow to talk about options for the company's future.
The family of Queenslander Willy Joynson want answers about why dangerous levels of gas were not detected before last Friday's blast.
Pike River Coal says all its staff are being kept on full pay, with some being reassigned to jobs including helping out at the mine site
Levels of dangerous gases at the Pike River mine are still high and rescuers are unable to enter to recover the bodies of 29 trapped men, police said this afternoon.