Pike River Mine
Solid Energy chair says he'll resign if forced to enter mine
The bosses of Solid Energy have told a select committee hearing into the Pike River mine disaster that allegations of a cover up are "insulting". Video, Audio
29 Pike River effigies 'really hits home'
Solid Energy trucks heading for Pike River turned back after being confronted with effigies of the 29 men who died in the mine's fatal explosion. Video
Pike River families to meet with PM next week
Pike River mine families will meet with Prime Minister Bill English in Wellington next week, ahead of a select committee where families and supporters will bid to stop the permanent sealing of theā¦ Video, Audio
Pike River survivor offers to enter mine saying he needs closure
Daniel Rockhouse says he passed other miners in an area of the mine known as Spaghetti Junction just moments before the first explosion, and their bodies could still be in the drift. Video, Audio
Pike River survivor would be willing to re-enter mine
Pike River mine survivor Daniel Rockhouse believes the mine's drift is safe to enter, and is willing to be among the first party that goes in. Video, Audio
Families back Labour's Pike River member's bill
The families of the men who died in the Pike River mining disaster have welcomed a member's bill by Andrew Little. Audio
Pike River families vow to continue mine road protest
Families of some of the men killed in the Pike River disaster will allow Solid Energy access to the mine but will continue to protest there.
Pike River protesters warned to move off road to mine
Protesting Pike River families are remaining defiant, despite a warning from Solid Energy they need to move off the road leading to the mine.
Pike River families reveal 'ultra-careful' re-entry plan
A group of Pike River families and their supporters have unveiled a new re-entry plan for the mine. Video
Greymouth locals weigh in on Pike River re-rentry
Greymouth locals largely empathise with struggling Pike River families. Audio
Pike River families present peer-reviewed plan for safe mine re
A peer-reviewed plan for safe re-entry into the Pike River mine, drawn up by two British mining experts, has been presented to the Government. Video, Audio
RNZ reporter Conan Young seeks answers at Solid Energy HQ
RNZ reporter Conan Young attempted to talk to Solid Energy today, after repeated attempts by Checkpoint. But they still won't comment. Video, Audio
Mining expert explains his plan to safely re-enter Pike River
A British mining expert has penned a new plan to safely enter the drift of the Pike River mine. Bob Stevenson tells Checkpoint why he believes re-entry is possible. Audio
Pike blockade: Call for Prime Minister Bill English to show compassion
Some of the families of the 29 men killed at Pike River Mine six years ago have blocked the road and will not let Solid Energy pass. Audio
Pike River families to set up checkpoint
Victims' families say they now have legal control of the road to the Pike River Mine, and will block efforts to seal it.
Solid Energy says plans for a re-entry to Pike River are reckless
Solid Energy says it is wreckless for uninformed people to claim the Pike River Mine can be safely reopened. It made the comments in a paid advertisement in the New Zealand Herald. Audio
PM considering Pike families' request for meeting
Bernie Monk, father of one of the men who died in the Pike River, responds to the Prime Minister's comments that he will consider the families' request to meet. Audio
Police caution protesters at Pike River Mine entrance
A group of protesters at the Pike River Mine say they were threatened with arrest after a confrontation with police.
Pike River meeting: 'It's never their problem'
The wife of one of the 29 men who died says Solid Energy is trying to "pass the buck" on when - and whether - the mine should be sealed. Video
Miner's friend says Pike River victims' families won't give up
The families of Pike River victims have met with Solid Energy in a final attempt to stop the company sealing the mine permanently - but the company plans to press on with the seal. Video, Audio