Dave Gawn
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
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
Pike River recovery operation nears 2km into mine drift
The Pike River recovery operation is nearing another milestone, with workers now almost two kilometres into the mine drift. Next month will mark 10 years since the mining disaster on the West Coast… Audio
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 families demand investigation into recovery operation
The families of the Pike River miners are demanding an independent investigation into the rescue and recovery operation.
They are saying the police have denied for months the existence of crucial… Audio
Pike River: Forensic search of mine drift section complete
The first stage of the forensic search of the Pike River mine drift has been completed.
The Pike River Recovery Agency's chief executive Dave Gawn talks to Susie Ferguson. Audio
Pike River Mine re-entry: First steps inside
After multiple obstacles and delays, the first steps in a $36 million plan to explore the 2.3 kilometre-long entry tunnel at the Pike River Mine have been taken. Families of victims were emotional… Audio
Pike families wait for details after mine re-entry delayed
Families of the Pike River mine victims are being promised a comprehensive briefing today about the abrupt halt to re-entry plans. About 230 people - including the Prime Minister and those… Audio
Pike River mine re-entry set for May
After waiting more than eight years, Pike River families have finally been given a date when an attempt will be made to re-enter the mine where 29 men were killed in a huge explosion. The minister in… 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
Police to be closely involved in Pike re-entry - Dave Gawn
Police are still not able to say whether they will take part in the Pike River recovery operation. The re-entry plan states that officers will help forensically examine the mine's drift and recover… Audio
"We've won the battle to re-enter the Pike River drift"
A manned re-entry into the Pike River mine will go ahead, and is expected to take place in February next year. The Pike River Recovery Agency recommended a single entry approach as the safest and most… Audio
Finding human remains 'less likely' - Pike River Mine recovery boss
The three best options to get back into Pike River mine safely will be scrutinised from every angle from next week. It's one of the final stages of planning before the agency in charge of the mine's… Audio
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
Chief of Army appointed UN's chief peacekeeper
A New Zealander is poised to take on a key role at the United Nations' top peacekeeping body. Audio
Insight for 15 June 2014 - A Defence Force Facing Change
Kate Newton explores whether NZ will need the same sort of Defence Force in the future. Audio
Defence identifies litany of failings in soldier's drowning
A Defence Force court of inquiry has found a litany of failings contributed to the death of a soldier during a training exercise last year. Audio
Defence to recommend bravery awards after Afghan firefight
The Defence Force has recommended bravery awards, some posthumous, for the soldiers involved in an ambush by Afghan insurgents in Bamyan Province's Shikari Valley in August last year. Audio
Doubt cast on Bamiyan being safe for PRT team
The government in Bamiyan province is warning the security situation there is getting worse just as the final contingent of New Zealand soldiers is about to arrive in Afghanistan. Audio
NZDF: let down soldier crushed in Humvee accident
An army inquiry has found that a soldier killed in a crash in Afghanistan probably would have survived if he'd been trained what to do when the vehicle rolled. Audio