Pike River re-entry: Emotional pilgrimage for families of miners
'When something like this happens I don't think you ever fully get over it.'
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Pike River: Speeches and ceremony to go ahead despite delay
Families and politicians will meet at the mine today, despite postponement.
Pike River: Could animals nibbling through tubes have caused delay?
Damage by animals was "possible" but other causes were more "plausible".
Pike River re-entry delayed, too dangerous
Andrew Little says 'safety must come first'.
Focus Live: Pike River re-entry delayed over safety concerns
Andrew Little talking to media, explaining why the Pike River re-entry was delayed.
Focus Live: Pike River Recovery Agency give press conference
The agency behind the re-entry into Pike River said they'd "definitely" still go into the mine but it is not clear when.
Dad's anguish: I 'bullied' my son to get Pike job before he died
Pike River families are preparing for an emotional moment when re-entry begins on May 3.
Politics off the Pike River table as National backs re-entry
Pike families had felt let down by the previous Govt which said re-entry was too dangerous
Pike River Recovery boss says he is under no political pressure
Dave Gawn says if he had been under any undue political pressure, the public would know
Breaking through Pike mine seal just the beginning
Only a skilled team will be going into the mine.
Pike River re-entry on May 3, Government says
Pike River mine re-entry is now scheduled for May 3.
Pike River: Miners ready to recover mates
In just a few weeks, experts will chip off the concrete seal to the mine's entrance.
Pike River families shocked by new evidence in photo
Photo of electrical cabinet that may have sparked explosion has been given to police.
NZ's most stressful job? Electrician wanted for Pike River re-entry
How much money will it take to get the right person to help re-enter the Pike River mine?
Hoped-for Pike River re-entry could be as early as February
The proposed re-entry of the Pike River Mine could happen as soon as February.
Pike River widow: 'You have restored our faith in NZ'
Anna Osborne thanks the public for their support over the Pike River Mine explosions.
John Roughan: Pike River re-entry now ridiculously expensive
COMMENT: A $7.2 million Pike River re-entry plan has somehow become $36 million.
Soper: Pike re-entry fallout exposes politics' ugly side
COMMENT: Politics have been cranked up to another level since decision was made to go in.
Govt considers apology on 8th anniversary of Pike River tragedy
Andrew Little says said that the families of those who died were "horribly" let down.
Barry Soper: Pike River mine re-entry not welcomed by all
COMMENT: Memorial services today will be a tough one for some Pike River families.
Paul Little: We can't put a price on human life
COMMENT: Public spending is not always evidence of what we really value.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: After eight years, a promise kept
COMMENT: It paints Labour as kind and empathetic, while Nats look callous and uncaring.
Editorial: Expensive Pike re-entry plan does not go very far
Pike River re-entry might not find much but it should offer "closure" to families.
Pike River: 'We are returning'
The words some Pike River families have been waiting eight years for.
Claire Trevett: Things turn right way up for Pike River families
COMMENT: The words "we are returning" marked end of 8 years of dashed hopes and promises.
Focus: Pike River Mine re-entry approved
Pike River Mine re-entry to go ahead - first major task likely to begin in February 2019.
Touching images: Pike River families react to re-entry decision
"What an amazing day this is, not just for the Pike families but for New Zealand."
Soper: Pike River saga step closer to closure
COMMENT: Families' huge relief as Govt confirms mine re-entry will go ahead.
Pike River Mine re-entry approved: 'We are returning'
The families of the 29 men find out whether recovery operation will go ahead.
Three 'safe and feasible' Pike River re-entry options identified
"I am satisfied that the Agency has been robust in developing the options," Little said.
Pike River Mine re-entry: Three options revealed
Pike River Recovery Agency has so far developed three options for re-entering the mine.
Bernie Monk ventures inside Pike River mine that claimed his son
Monk lost his son in the tragedy, now he has ventured 30m inside the mine.
Pike River: The prepared press release no one wants to see
An "example" has been prepared as part of the crisis-management plan.
Random 'contraband' searches for underground Pike River workers
"History has shown that self-searching is not enough. This is standard practice."