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Pike River fire fully out - experts
The fire which has been raging for days at the Pike River Coal mine is definitely out, say Australians brought in to operate the GAG jet unit which has been pumping carbon dioxide into the mine.
Pike River staff will be cut - Whittall
Pike River Coal will have to reduce its workforce when it is ready to re-establish operations, but CEO Peter Whittall says reports of possible receivership were "extremely premature".
Kayakers' bodies found on Lake Wakatipu
The bodies of two kayakers were found on Lake Wakatipu this morning.
Mine rescue must not remain with 'Mr Plod' - editor
An Australian-based online mining journal today called for NZ police to be blocked from controlling mine rescues.
Back on dry land after 50 days adrift
When Tanu Filo heard his son's voice on the phone, he thought it was a miracle.
Pike River: World rescue experts shocked at scale of tragedy
International experts say they are shocked a mining disaster the magnitude of the Pike River tragedy occurred in a modern mine.
Broad defends under-fire Knowles
Police Commissioner Howard Broad today praised the work of Superintendent Gary Knowles, the police officer who led the mission to rescue 29 miners.
I would do things 1000 times better - Whittall
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 mine disaster: Bodies will be recovered
Rescue authorities are vowing to recover the bodies of the 29 miners - but admit they don't know when it will happen.
Public face of mine rescue bid remains a rock until end
The Pike River CEO had to give the worst news possible to families who had looked to him for hope.
Packed service lights candles for Pike River miners
Before the service began, 29 candles flickered on a table near the altar surrounded by many unlit candles waiting to be lit by mourners.
Pike River: 'We want our boys back' - Whittall
It was Pike River CEO Peter Whittall who broke the news to the miners' families this afternoon, that their worst fears had been realised.
Pike River: Families in 'absolute despair'
Families of the 29 Pike River mine victims who perished in today's second blast fell to the floor screaming and were in "absolute despair", when they were told the news.