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Pike River Coal

NationalSeptember 2

Pike River families to learn of re-entry decision

The families of the men killed in explosions at Pike River will be briefed this morning on the Government decision on whether to re-enter the mine.
EditorialJuly 5

Harrowing journey sadly continues

It was impossible not to be moved by the harrowing victim impact statements read during Pike River Coal Ltd's sentencing hearing in the Greymouth District Court this week.
Harrowing journey sadly continues
Harrowing journey sadly continues
NationalJuly 31

Pike River firm opts not to fight charges

Pike River Coal Ltd did not fight 10 charges in the Greymouth District Court today arising from the fatal mine explosion that killed 29 men underground in November 2010.
Pike River firm opts not to fight charges
Pike River firm opts not to fight charges
NationalMay 6

Former Pike River boss breaks silence

The former chief executive of the Pike River Mine, Gordon Ward, has broken his silence on the disaster, but still hasn't explained why he would not appear at the Royal Commission of Inquiry.
NationalMarch 27

Pike River hearings to resume

Police and former Pike River managers Neville Rockhouse and Doug White are three of 15 groups preparing to have a say before the Pike River Royal Commission holds its final hearings next week in Greymouth.
NationalFebruary 24

Families slam ex-mine manager's 'unforgivable' email

Angry Pike River Mine families have slammed the former mine manager for sending an email about a new job 17 minutes after the explosion that killed 29 men underground.
NationalSeptember 23

Pike River boss in tears at hearing

Pike River Coal chief executive Peter Whittall has broken down while telling families of his immense regret at the way he told them their loved ones were dead.
Pike River boss in tears at hearing
Pike River boss in tears at hearing
BusinessSeptember 12

Pike pay outs considered positive step

New Zealand Oil and Gas yesterday received praise for its corporate responsibility in agreeing to provide early payouts to Pike River Coal Ltd's unsecured creditors.
Pike pay outs considered positive step
Pike pay outs considered positive step
EditorialMay 26

Pike River and body recovery

The original blast on the afternoon of November 19 at Pike River lasted 50 seconds, as recorded on the mine's closed circuit television.
NationalApril 13

Pike River liquidation would stop recovery - Kokshoorn

Pike River Coal contractors pushing for the company to be put into liquidation should tread carefully, Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn says.
NationalApril 5

Families want truth in mine inquiry

The families of the 29 men killed in the Pike River Coal mine disaster want the truth and nothing less, the Royal Commission of Inquiry's preliminary hearing was told today.
Families want truth in mine inquiry
Families want truth in mine inquiry
NationalMarch 9

Families want men out of mine, no matter the cost

Family members of the 29 men killed in the Pike River Coal mine disaster say they will not accept receivers putting a dollar value on getting their men out.
BusinessFebruary 17

Pike River payment uncertain

The receivers of Pike River Coal say unsecured creditors owed more than $31 million - including $15 million to tradesmen and almost $3 million to employees - are "unlikely" to be paid.
BusinessJanuary 31

Pike contractors may never receive money: receiver

There's a "strong possibility" Pike River Coal mine contractors will never receive money owed to them, a receiver says.
BusinessJanuary 13

Pike River cover for NZOG

Listed New Zealand Oil and Gas may get up to 50% - or $33 million - back from the business interruption insurance cover of Pike River Coal.
Pike River cover for NZOG
Pike River cover for NZOG
BusinessDecember 13

Receivers will face Pike workers today

The receivers of Pike River Coal intend meeting company employees this morning to brief them on their position.
Receivers will face Pike workers today
Receivers will face Pike workers today
BusinessDecember 2

Stock trades reversed

About 200,000 share trades in Pike River Coal stock were reversed yesterday after the New Zealand stock exchange closed for the 2pm memorial service for the missing 29 miners but inadvertently, the Pike stock was allowed to come off a 13-day trading halt.
BusinessOctober 15

Renewed vigour from miners

Interest remains high in the South Island's deposits of high-grade specialist hard-coking coal for export, and its poor cousin, low-grade lignite - southern resources long measured in billions of tonnes.
Renewed vigour from miners
Renewed vigour from miners
BusinessSeptember 30

Pike River secures short-term money

Hard-coking coal specialist Pike River Coal has been provided a short-term facility of up to $25 million by majority owner New Zealand Oil & Gas.
Pike River secures short-term money
Pike River secures short-term money
BusinessSeptember 20

More cash needed for West Coast mine

Pike River Coal is having to look for more money to pay for the development of its West Coast coal mine.