Pike River
Pike River director: 'Always question those in power'
The Detail investigates how court processes failed the families of the 29 men who died, and why fifteen years later, they're still left with questions.
Two ordinary women
Fifteen years after the explosions at Pike River mine killed 29 men, a new feature film brings the families' ongoing fight for justice back into focus. Audio
The Pike River film premieres in Greymouth
The Pike River film premieres in New Zealand tonight at the Regent Theatre in Greymouth on the West Coast. It tells the story of the fight for justice following the disaster through the eyes of Anna… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 28 August 2025
In today's episode, Meridian is eyeing fast track approval to power up its energy generation; The government is hoping its new plans to fast-track more supermarkets will help to put a lid on the cost… Audio
WorkSafe's transformation from 'cop' to 'coach'
A decade after major overhauls to health and safety in New Zealand, WorkSafe is getting a reboot. Critics aren't convinced it will save lives.
Van Velden steers WorkSafe toward a softer touch
A decade after major overhauls to health and safety in New Zealand, WorkSafe is getting a reboot. Critics aren't convinced it will save lives. Audio
Rob Sarkies: Pike River
Director Rob Sarkies' new film Pike River tells the story of the fight for justice after one of the worst mining disasters in New Zealand's history. Audio
Permanent Pike River memorial in works as feature film to premier
Pike River, based on the November 2010 explosion, will debut at the Sydney Film Festival next month.
'An enduring legacy' - Pike 29 memorial walk and cycle trail opens
A walking track and cycle trail dedicated to the 29 miners who perished in the 2010 Pike River mine disaster opens today.
Pike River families call for new corporate manslaughter legislation
Families of Pike River victims are calling for new corporate manslaughter legislation after some of the charges against the owners of Whakaari/White Island were dismissed.
The owners of Whakaari… Audio
Pictures of Pike River mine reassure family love ones died quickly
Pike River families say pictures of remains in the mine have given them some reassurance that the miners died quickly. Police have confirmed they've found more bodies inside Pike River Mine, as part… Video, Audio
Pike River: More human remains found
More human remains have been found inside Pike River Mine during the ongoing invesigation into the 2010 explosion, which killed 29 men.
Police have just announced the development, saying recent… Audio
Pike River families hopeful for prosecution after more remains found
The father of one of the Pike River miners says the discovery of more remains is upsetting for some but another step towards justice. Audio
Pike Mine remains discovery 'vindicates fact we needed to go into drift'
Pike River Mine advocate and father Bernie Monk says the news that human remains have likely been found at Pike River is upsetting, but it strengthens his resolve for justice.
It's been more than 12… Video, Audio
Families speak after Pike River remains discovery
Human remains may have been seen in images taken inside the Pike River Mine, as part of the criminal investigation into the disaster.
Police announced last September they were reopening the borehole… Audio
