Tony Forster
Pike River vital evidence missing - mine inspector
The police are investigating allegations that a piece of Pike River evidence may have gone missing while in the care of the mine company. Some victims' families have just learned of the existence of a… Audio
Pike re-entry 'several hours, several days' - Tony Forster
The former chief mines inspector Tony Forster is the first member of the team to re-enter the Pike River mine to be named. Tony Forster has been chosen by the families as their independent advisor and… 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 re-entry 'feasible' - Tony Forster
There was more good news for families of the victims of the Pike River Mine disaster yesterday, with a team of experts saying it should be possible for people to go back into the mine early next year… Audio
Pike re-entry 'a systematic process, not a race'
A re-entry into Pike River will be a step by step process an expert says. The families of the 29 men died in the Pike River Mine Disaster have been campaigning for years to re-enter the mine and at… Audio
Govt to review latest footage from within Pike River mine
The former chief mines inspector, Tony Forster says the video footage of the Pike River mine should reassure the Government and Solid Energy that the drift is safe to enter. The minister responsible… Audio
Tony Forster, an “accidental” Berliner
Eyewitness producer Lisa Thompson hears the serendipitous story of Tony Forster; a New Zealander who was one of the first to cross through Checkpoint Charlie the night the Berlin Wall started coming… Video, Audio, Gallery
New Zealander worked with Bob Hoskins
Suzie Ferguson speaks to Tony Forster who worked with Bob Hoskins, as an assistant director on the Australian mini-series, The Dunera Boys. Audio
Mines chief inspector - he'll pull plug if Pike re-entry unsafe
The Chief Inspector of Mines says he won't hesitate to pull the plug on the Pike River mine re-entry plan if he thinks it's become too unsafe. Audio