Bernie Monk
Pike River documents about Peter Whittall could be released
Documents explaining why charges against former Pike River chief executive Peter Whittall were dropped could be released to families of the disaster. Mr Whittall had faced 12 charges relating to… 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
Some Pike River families picketing to stop mine being sealed
Families of some of the men killed in the Pike River mine explosions are picketing the site to stop it being sealed. The Government announced in March funding had run out and it would be closing the… Audio
Pike River: Families told charges now likely
Two of the Pike River families have been told by the police that charges over the disaster are likely.
This as the deadline for the completion of the forensic investigation is pushed out to October… Audio
Pike River Recovery: Team reaches roof fall point
Some families of the men who died in the Pike River Mine disaster are urging the government to step aside, so they can complete the recovery job.
On Tuesday, the re-entry crew at Pike River went as… Audio
Pike River recovery team reach furthest point in mine
The Pike River Recovery Agency has reached the furthest point that it plans to go to in the mine re-entry operation. On Tuesday, recovery workers reached the roof fall - 2.26 kilometres up the mine… Audio
Families remember 10 year anniversary of Pike River explosion
Today marks ten years since the Pike River mine tragedy. On the 19th of November in 2010, 29 men were killed in a West Coast coal mine in a methane explosion - their bodies have never been recovered… Audio
Frustration among some Pike River families
There is frustration among some families of Pike River, who are calling for better technology to be used in the recovery mission.
The operation at the mine is continuing to make progress, with… Audio
Bernie Monk wants Lidar scanners used at Pike River
Bernie Monk, whose son Michael died in the Pike River disaster nearly ten years ago, is frustrated the Pike River Recovery Agency is not using remote sensing scanners to map the mine.
The agency says… Audio
Paparoa Track opening transforms hurt in to hope
The country's newest Great Walk, the Paparoa Track, is expected to be be a much needed boon for the West Coast economy.
The $12 million track, designed for both trampers and mountain bikers, is… Audio
Bernie Monk on next step for entry to Pike River mine
It's been a long wait for the families of the 29 men killed when Pike River Mine exploded in 2010. But work is now underway to prepare for the next step in the process -- that is recovery workers… 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 re-entry goes ahead
Re-entry into the Pike River mine will be attempted on Tuesday. In 20-10 the West Coast coal mine exploded, killing 29 men whose bodies have never been recovered. The incident, investigations that… Audio
Bernie Monk says he won't be muzzled over Pike re-entry
Bernie Monk, the most familiar voice for victims of the Pike River mine disaster, has quit a group set up to represent families during the mine re-entry operation. The Families Reference Group acts as… Audio
Bernie Monk: Police involved in Pike re-entry must be independent
The father of one of the 29 Pike River victims wants trained police with cameras to join the team that will re-enter the mine. Video, Audio
Plea for police to be removed from Pike inquiry
There is a plea tonight for the investigation in to whether a conveyer belt caused the second explosion at the Pike River mine to be taken away from the police. 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
Closure for Pike River Families finally within grasp
Pike River Mine families are confident they will see some action within the first 100 days of the new government. Last week, a cross-party agreement for the re-entry of the mine was announced… Audio
Pike River families hopeful re-entry will happen
The Pike River families are hopeful that with a new government, a re-entry into the mine will be on the cards for sure. New Zealand First has committed to re-entry, as have Labour and the Greens… Audio