Pike River Mine
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
Solid Energy won't change position on sealing Pike River mine
Checkpoint has asked repeatedly to talk to Solid Energy CEO Tony King. Today, he told Checkpoint the company has not changed its position on sealing the mine. Video, Audio
Victim's father says Pike River families won't give up
The families of the men who died in the Pike River mine were told by Solid Energy today that it will seal the mine, without question. The father of one of the 29 men, Bernie Monk, reacts. Video, Audio
Concrete company won't help seal Pike
The company pulled out after victims' families got in touch, but it will not stop the mine being resealed.
No change in plans to seal Pike River Mine - lawyer
Some of the victims' families want the mine's closure plans reviewed but their lawyer says their application to stay the process has been denied. Audio
Concrete company pulls out of Pike River mine work due to oppos
The company set to supply concrete to seal the Pike River Mine has pulled out, in respect to the families who want the mine left open. Audio
Pike River families furious at mine's closure
Families furious with a decision to go ahead with plans to permanently seal Pike River Mine are looking at legal action. Video
Calls for Pike River Mine to remain open whilst 'a homicide scene'
A lawyer acting for the Pike River victims' families say the mine shouldn't be sealed as it is a crime scene, while a Mines Rescue team member offers to go inside. Video, Audio
Pike River docu-drama
The Pike River mining disaster is still very raw with families fighting to retrieve the bodies of the 29 men killed in the explosion. Yesterday was the 6th anniversary. This very public tragedy has… Audio, Gallery
Pike River anniversary: 29 lives not forgotten
Families will hold a private memorial service at the Pike River Mine entrance today marking six years since the explosion.
Pike River re-entry 'lunacy' - PM
Re-entering the Pike River Mine is not a safe option, the Prime Minister says, but angry families say they have evidence to the contrary. Audio
Pike River families want bodies recovered
Families of Pike River victims are to protest against authorities' refusal to retrieve their families bodies. Organiser Anna Osborne speaks to Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Pike River families want mine's CEO to face charges
Families of two of the Pike River victims are back in court as they challenge a decision to drop charges against the mine's chief executive Peter Whittall. Video, Audio
Pike River family members to appeal
Two women whose relatives died in the Pike River Mine disaster are continuing their legal action.
Court declines Pike River families' review bid
The High Court has decided not to review the decision not to proceed with the prosecution against the former head of the Pike River Mine, Peter Whittall. Audio
Planned Pike walkway like 'desecrating graves'
The mother of one of the men who died in the Pike River Mine says the Great Walk planned through the mine area will be like desecrating a grave.
Miners families vow to fight for safer workplaces
The family of two men who died in the Pike River mine disaster have taken their fight for workplace safety to Parliament. Audio
