Pike River Mine
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.
AudioPike 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
Pike River Mine re-entry ‘first part of the journey’
Final preparations are underway ahead of the formal re-entry of Pike River mine next week. Pike River Recovery Agency chief operating officer Dinghy Pattinson describes what's been prepared, and… Video, Audio
Date announced for Pike River Mine re-entry
Now the Pike River Mine re-entry date has been confirmed, some of the victims' families are wondering what might be found and also what will happen afterwards. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio
Pike River Mine re-entry to begin on May 3
Minister responsible for re-entry, Andrew Little, has announced May 3 as the day a skilled team will enter the Pike River Mine. Speaking to Lisa Owen, he explains what realistically the team expects… Video, Audio
Pike River mine: Basic police work described as 'diabolical'
Documents from 2012 released by the Pike River families show the handling of exhibits from the mine was mismanaged, with the inquiry head at the time describing the chain of evidence as "diabolical".
Pike River recovery operation enters critical phase
Work to flush explosive gases out of the Pike River mine tunnel is set to begin today as the operation to re-enter the mine enters a critical phase.
Pike River mine re-entry: Electrical technician sought for team
The Pike River Recovery Agency is looking for an electrical technician to help with the mine re-entry this year.
Peter Whittall shouldn’t have solely been blamed – Pike River director
Stuart Nattrass, a director of the defunct company Pike River Coal, is questioning why former CEO Peter Whittall was solely blamed for the deaths of 29 men inside the Pike River Mine. Video, Audio
Peter Whittall misled Pike families, grieving mother says
The mother of one of the 29 men killed in the Pike River mine says the mine's former CEO Peter Whittall misled families following the explosion, and needs to be held accountable. Logan Church… Video, Audio
Police to train for mine re-entry but still haven't made decision to go
Police will do training but still haven't decided if they will send officers undergound into the Pike River mine drift when the planned re-entry goes ahead next year. Police Assistant Commissioner… Video, 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
Remembering Pike River miners, eight years on
A public service for the eighth anniversary of the Pike River Mine disaster is being held tonight in Blackball, West Coast. Reporter Conan Young joins Checkpoint live from the memorial. Video, Audio
Families mark anniversary of Pike River Mine explosion
The anniversary today of the Pike River Mine disaster has brought to the surface some raw emotions for families.
National government should apologise for failures at Pike River - Little
The Minister Responsible for Pike River re-entry says the previous government should make a public apology for its failures at the mine.
Police decision won't hinder Pike River re-entry - Andrew Little
Pike River Minister Andrew Little says police will be involved in the re-entry regardless of whether they commit officers to go underground, but that will not stop the project of recovering the drift… Video, Audio
Pike River miner’s mother ‘embarrassed’ about re-entry plans
Marion Curtin, the mother of one of the 29 men who died in the Pike River Mine explosion says plans to re-enter the mine are futile and a waste of money, saying there are hundreds of ways to better… Video, Audio
How it could be determined if anyone survived first Pike River explosion
Former chief mines inspector Tony Forster believes there will be a "great deal" inside the mine that will be salvageable. He spoke with Checkpoint presenter Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
Pike River mine entry aims to recover bodies
A plan for re-entry to the Pike River mine was announced today, eight years after the explosion that claimed the lives of 29 men. The $39m operation will aim to recover the remains of the victims and… Video, Audio
The process of entering Pike River mine, but will police go in?
Police have not yet decided whether or not they will physically enter the Pike River mine or train miners to do their forensic works, Pike River Agency Chief Operating Officer Dinghy Pattinson says… Video, Audio
