10th anniversary of Pike River mine disaster

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Pike River mine disaster, in which 29 men lost their lives. Two events have been held to commemorate those who perished, one on the West Coast and one at Parliament. Both were centred around the time of the explosion at 3.44pm. At Parliament, Anna Osbourne, who lost her husband Milton, told those gathered that the Pike River families all suffered a massive loss. She says it was also a catalyst for change.