Pike River
Protestors gather again at the access road to Pike River
The Pike River protests continue. Today some families are presenting a new plan about re-entering the mine to Parliament and others will be at the newly installed barricade blocking the only access… Audio
Owner of road into Pike Mine gifts legal control to victims' families
A Blackball farmer who owns the road heading into Pike River has gifted legal control of the land to Pike River victims' families. Audio
New PM Bill English open to idea of meeting Pike River famillies
Prime Minister Bill English says he'll consider meeting the families of the Pike River victims - but is not saying when. The mother-in-law of one of the victims talks to Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Mine families officially take over the road to the mine.
Pike River mine families have been gifted legal control of the road leading to the mine which means they can stop Solid Energy from sealing it. Audio
Pike River families set road block to stop Solid Energy
Pike River families continue their protest against sealing the mine by building a barricade to the mine's access road, to stop Solid Energy from passing. Audio
Pike River: Solid Energy hits back at re-entry claims
An open letter from Solid Energy says it is reckless for uninformed people to claim Pike River Mine can be safely re-entered.
Dame Fiona Kidman challenges PM over Pike River
One of New Zealand's most celebrated authors has challenged the Prime Minister to do more to recover the remains of the 29 men killed in the Pike River mine disaster.
Dame Fiona Kidman joins Pike River protest
Author Fiona Kidman has joined the group attempting to stop the Pike River Mine from being permanently sealed. We cross to her on the picket line. Audio
Karl Barklay sets up camp outside Pike River mine
Karl Barclay set up camp near the entrance to Pike River mine last night. He tells Checkpoint why. Audio
Pike River
Solid Energy says protesting relatives of the Pike River mine victims are spreading inaccurate information about re-entering the mine. Audio
Pike River docu-drama
The Pike River mining disaster is still very raw with families fighting to retrieve the bodies of the 29 men killed in the explosion. Yesterday was the 6th anniversary. This very public tragedy has… Audio, Gallery
Devastated families of Pike miners deliver message to John Key
The families of men killed in the Pike River tragedy are devastated their loved one's bodies will not be recovered - but John Key says entering the mine would be "lunacy". Audio
Environment minister responds to Pike family pleas
Nick Smith says he tried to be as conciliatory and compassionate as possible when he met the Pike River families. Audio
Pike families have angry meeting over mine seal
"It just all fell on deaf ears." The mother of one of the men killed in the Pike River mine disaster has had an angry 90 minute meeting with Environment Minister Nick Smith over getting the bodies… Audio
Pike River Mine still too dangerous to enter - Solid Energy
Solid Energy is standing by its statement that there will be no re-entry to the Pike River Mine, despite claims part of it is safe to enter.
Part of Pike River safe to enter - Bernie Monk
A spokesperson for some of the Pike River families plans on writing to the Prime Minister as he believes part of the mine is safe to enter.
'Helen gave us hope where nobody else did'
Heartfelt tributes to Helen Kelly, one of New Zealand's most prominent unionists, continue to flow from all corners of the country. Video
Anna Osborne reflects on the life of her friend Helen Kelly
Anna Osborne, the widow of Milton Osborne who died in the Pike River, got to know Helen Kelly in the aftermath of the tragedy. She talked to Checkpoint about her friend, and her loss. Video, Audio
Support continues for Pike River families and their appeal
The former CTU president Helen Kelly is continuing her support for the Pike River families who are attempting to hold someone to account for the 29 miners who died. Audio
Lack of charges over Pike River 'unprincipled'
Not charging Pike River's chief executive over the mine disaster was unprincipled, a lawyer for some of the victims' families says. Video, Audio