Pike River
Police won't enter Pike River until entire drift is searched
The police have made a decision on re-entering Pike River mine as miners receive forensic training on what to do if they encounter 'critical' evidence. Video, Audio
Pike River re-entry nears, but will police go in?
Tomorrow marks one year of the Pike River Recovery Agency, and work is in full swing ahead of a planned re-entry. But there is still no word as to whether the police will re-enter Pike River mine, as… Video, Audio
Pike River team almost ready for re-entry
Pike River Recovery Agency is employing the last 3 people it needs and putting the finishing touches to its plans to re-enter the Pike River mine Audio
Peter Whittall misled Pike families, grieving mother says
The mother of one of the 29 men killed in the Pike River mine says the mine's former CEO Peter Whittall misled families following the explosion, and needs to be held accountable. Logan Church… Video, Audio
Back into Pike River
The Government announced today they have approved a plan to re-enter Pike River Mine, almost 8 years after the explosion that killed 29 men. Minister Andrew Little says they've chosen the simplest and… Audio
Police seek overseas help on Pike River
Police, hoping to re-enter the Pike River mine, are looking for international advice on the best way to forensically examine it once they're inside. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio
Pike River: Mine to be purged of explosive gas
Another important step to re-entering the Pike River Mine has been achieved, with the arrival of equipment that is needed to purge the mine of explosive methane.
Pike River probe's independence under scrutiny
The independence of an investigation into the second Pike River Mine explosion is being called into question.
Pike River electrical infrastructure may have survived explosions
Key parts of the Pike River Mine's electrical infrastructure could have survived the multiple explosions that shook it close to eight years ago. The 400 metre network of tunnels off to the side of the… Video, Audio
Five miners sought to assist with Pike River re-entry
The Pike River Recovery Agency is advertising "for five new mining staff to assist with the re-entry and recovery of the Pike River drift". The Agency's COO, Dinghy Pattinson, explains. Video, Audio
Little gives sign-off on Pike River re-entry plans
The Minister Responsible for Pike River re-entry has signed off on plans which outline several re-entry options into the mine.
Criminal case for Pike River
Police are looking to re-open the investigation into the Pike River Mine explosion. It comes ahead of the planned re-entry to the mine later this year. Audio
Pike River families: 'We've been down this road before'
Pike River families have told police they have a long way to go to rebuild trust as they prepare to reopen their investigation into the disaster. Audio
Pike River mine disaster re-investigation possible - police
Police have not ruled out re-opening an investigation into the Pike River mine disaster of 2010. Their first investigation was dropped in 2013 due to insufficient evidence but with plans to enter the… Audio
Police get ready to reopen Pike River investigation
The police are gearing up to reopen their investigation into the explosion at Pike River, in anticipation of the planned re-entry of the mine later this year.
Confidence in re-entry to Pike River mine
The Pike River Recovery Agency is confident it will be able to re-enter the mine later this year and within budget. Three options are now on the table. Dave Gawn is the Recovery Agency's chief… Audio
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Bernie Griffen's near death experiences lead to latest album
With music that has variously been described as 'southern gothic', 'swamp folk' and 'psychedelic country', songwriter Bernie Griffen is an iconic figure in the local scene. He and partner Kirsten… Video, Audio
Pike River re-entry optimism rises after experts meet
Manned re-entry of the Pike River Mine entry tunnel is looking increasingly likely following a workshop of 31 experts, a family representative says.
Plan being hatched to re-enter Pike River mine
A who's who of the mining sector have gathered to devise a plan to re-enter the Pike River mine, including pumping nitrogen in to the mine through bore holes in order to neutralise the methane. Video, Audio
