Pike River Mine
DoC to continue monitoring the abandoned Pike River Mine
West Coast Mines Rescue has been contracted by the Department of Conservation to monitor the now abandoned Pike River Mine.
West Coast responds to news of human remains in Pike Mine
People on the West Coast are coming to terms with the discovery of human remains deep in the Pike River Mine, almost eleven years after the deadly explosion.
Tomorrow's the anniversary of the deadly… Video, Audio
Mother of Pike explosion responds to news remains found
Josh Ufer was one of two Australians killed in the Pike River mine explosion, eleven years ago this Friday.
His partner Rachelle Weaver was pregnant with their daughter Erika and the family was… Video, Audio
Pike families in shock at news humain remains seen in mine
The news human remains have been discovered inside the Pike River mine comes just days ahead of the 11th anniversary of the deadly explosion.
It's left families in shock, while others have expressed… Audio
Bernie Monk on Pike River operation: 'They just try to wear us out'
Police have announced human remains have been seen on camera in a mine shaft at Pike River. Spokesman for the families of those killed in the explosion nearly 11 years ago Bernie Monk tells Lisa Owen… Video, Audio
'That's not gonna happen' - Pike River protesters taking fight over mine to court
Families of victims of 2010 mine disaster seeking injunction to prevent site from being permanently sealed.
Pike River mine re-entry team reaches Rocsil Plug near end of drift
The work to re-enter the Pike River mine has reached a significant step, with the workers last night reaching the Rocsil Plug near the end of the drift.
Pike recovery halted after dangerous residue discovered
The recovery of the Pike River Mine's entry tunnel has been halted, after the discovery of a carcinogenic residue. It has been found on the walls, the roof and mining equipment and could even be on… Audio
Pike re-entry: Sense of betrayal over decision
A Pike River family member says he feels betrayed by a decision not to re-enter the main workings of the mine.
The announcement was made along with an extra $11 million to complete recovery of the… Audio
Beyond the last hurdle in Pike River Mine.
A four-man team from the Pike River Recovery Agency were able to move beyond the 170 metre seal today. They were the first people to get that far in eight years. It's the last major hurdle in moving… Audio
Green light for people to enter Pike River mine draft
Worksafe has established the Pike River mine draft could be made safe enough to enter, by creating a process known as 'forcing ventilation' where fresh air is drawn into the mine The move would allow… Audio
Mother who entered Pike River mine: 'I felt empty, numb'
It's been almost 10 years since the Pike River mine disaster and yesterday, as families stood closer than ever been before to where the victims died, they described how they felt. Audio
Pike River: Work begins to break through first barrier
Checkpoint - The Pike River Recovery Agency is moving on to the final 170m barrier, beyond which has not been accessed since 2011. Audio
Work begins to break through first barrier in Pike River Mine
The Pike River Recovery Agency has begun clearing out the remnants of a concrete barrier built 30 metres into the mine's drift. As Timothy Brown reports, it's the latest step in accessing a second… Video, Audio
Pike River Mine 'black box' data of no use - police
Police Commissioner Mike Bush has insisted the information recorded in the Pike River Mine black box after the first explosion is not helpful.
Pike River: Police backed after emergence of key 'black box' data
The Pike River Recovery Agency CEO is supporting police in the face of criticism after the existence of crucial 'black box' data was confirmed.
Pike River: Families accept conveyer belt finding, Anna Osborne says
The families of the victims of the Pike River Mine disaster accept that there is no evidence that the conveyor belt triggered a part in the second explosion in the mine.
Pike River mine ceremony
A ceremony has just taken place at the foot of the Pike River mine. It was initially to mark the start of the re-entry but that has had to be postponed. RNZ reporter, Conan Young has just been at the… Audio
Rebecca Macfie on the 'extraordinary story' of Pike River
In another blow for Pike River mine families, the long-awaited re-entry has been delayed. Daily podcast The Detail speaks to Rebecca Macfie about the incredible events since the deadly explosion. Audio
Pike River mine re-entry set for next week
Final preparations are underway for the formal re-entry into the Pike River mine next week. Video