Podcasts about Pike River

A lawyer for Pike River families says police now have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges over the mine disaster. Twenty-nine men were killed in the 2010 mine explosion and while charges under the Health and Safety Act were laid against former Pike River Coal boss Peter Whittall, they were dropped in exchange for a $3 million payment to the victims families. The police undertook further drilling into the mine in 2021 to gather more evidence and have been working with the Crown Solicitor trying to decide whether to lay charges. Samantha Gee has more.

Labour says the Government shouldn't be celebrating record high prisoner numbers. Earlier this week Prime Minister Christopher Luxon declared it was a good thing the prison population was nearing 11 thousand people. The Government is also celebrating a reduction by 38 thousand in the number of victims of violent crime since it came into power. Labour's Duncan Webb told John MacDonald that while locking people up may provide short term relief, it doesn't last. He says they eventually get out and will cause more harm unless they've been rehabilitated. National's Matt Doocey told MacDonald that he disagrees with Webb framing the situation as locking them up, but not fixing anything. He says you can actually do both, and there is a duty to ensure there are rehabilitation programmes for incarcerated individuals. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a belief that the delay in investigating the Pike River mine disaster will influence the Crown's decision on charging those responsible. Police believe they have sufficient evidence to lay manslaughter charges against officials involved. This week marks 15 years since the 29 men never came home from the West Coast mine. Criminal defence lawyer Nigel Hampton KC told Mike Hosking the investigation delay, the public interest, and the families' memories will play a role in the decision. He says he believes the Crown will do something, but it may not be all that is desired. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Just the Usual Bullshit/Can't Wear Tinfoil Hats Down a Mine/Chambers Feels the Heat/Mark the Week/Talking TurkeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hopes that those responsible for the Pike River mine disaster will finally be held accountable. Police believe they have sufficient evidence to prosecute certain people for manslaughter. This week marks 15 years since 29 men died in the West Coast mine tragedy. Sonya Rockhouse, whose son died, told Ryan Bridge Police have done their job and now it's a waiting game for justice. She says they've always had enough evidence but more has been gathered in extensive forensic investigations over the years. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke Van Velden said she doesn't believe the changes the government is making to Worksafe will lead to another Pike River disaster. Van Velden has been meeting with the families of some of the 29 men who were killed in an explosion at the mine 15 years ago. The Pike Families are calling for more health and safety inspectors, more education, more checks, and a corporate manslaughter law. Political Reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Lisa Owen.

Some Pike River families say their meeting with the Workplace Safety Minister was a "complete waste of time". Anneke Smith reports.

Today on Politics Wednesday, Mike Hosking was joined by Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell to delve into the biggest political stories of the week thus far. They discussed the Hutt Bridge situation, whether Labour backs the Green Party's mining policy, and the anniversary of the Pike River tragedy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the 15th anniversary today of the Pike River mine disaster, and on this anniversary, unions are calling for a corporate manslaughter law to be enshrined in legislation, as it is in other countries like the UK, Australia, Canada. 29 men were killed when an explosion ripped through the Pike River mine on the West Coast of the South Island. And despite reforms following Pike River, including the creation of WorkSafe in 2013 and the Health and Safety at Work Act in 2015, New Zealand continues to record twice as many workplace deaths as Australia, four times as many as the UK per capita. Workplace injuries and illnesses cost the country an estimated $5 billion each year. A new Public Health Communication Centre briefing by leading health and safety experts finds that weak enforcement, inadequate fines, and a poor understanding of legal duties by employers and political leaders are key reasons for the lack of progress. And it warns that proposed changes to shift the regulator's focus from enforcement to advice, alongside ACC's move to deprioritise injury prevention, risks further undermining worker protection. And yet, when you look at the health and safety legislation and the red tape and the orange road cones, not a single road cone seems to have helped in preventing workers' lives being lost. We're 25th in the OECD. Australia is a dangerous place to work. And yet somehow, we manage to record twice as many workplace deaths as they do. What is it? Are workers in high-risk jobs depending on the rules to keep themselves safe? To keep their mates safe? Rather than using their own nous and judgement they think, well, the rules are there, I don't have to think about it. I don't have to think about what I'm doing. Are too many workers turning up impaired by alcohol or drugs, and that impairs their judgement? They don't see things, or they cut corners, or they're tired, fatigued. Are bosses cutting corners and risking people's lives? Or are the bosses putting in health and safety protocols that workers are simply ignoring? What is it about this country that means we are so bad at either looking after ourselves and our mates, or finding ways to protect our workers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the Pike River mine disaster that killed 29 men. Despite reforms following the incident, New Zealand's workplace health and safety record remains poor, with fatality and injury rates among the highest in the developed world. Workplace injuries and illnesses cost the country an estimated $5 billion each year. Victoria University workplace health and safety lecturer Dr Chris Peace told Kerre Woodham that putting ACC in place has taken away a lot of stress and angst, but a strong regulatory system needed to be put in place and wasn't. He says that the legislation imposes a duty of care on businesses, but the problem is that most people don't understand what that amounts to. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 years ago, 29 men went to work and never returned home. The Pike River mine explosion shocked New Zealand and the world, prompting three inquiries, a new regulator and new laws. But new research shows New Zealand workers are still more likely to die than those in Australia or Britain. The Public Health Communication Centre Aotearoa report said this country kills twice as many workers as Australia and four times as many as Britain, on a per capita basis. The number of work-related deaths has not substantially reduced since 2010. Victoria University of Wellington workplace health and safety lecturer Dr Chris Peace joins The Front Page to talk about our poor safety standings and what needs to change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Mary Lambie and Stephen McCabe. First up, the regulatory Standards Bill has passed its third reading. yet the vast majority of submissions were not in favour of the bill. We talk to one of the few who were into it and they're very happy. Then, it's been fifteen years since Pike River, but experts say New Zealand's workplace safety is still among the worst in the world. We talk to a health and safety expert to find out why.

Almost 15 years since 29 men were killed in an explosion at the Pike River mine, research shows the country's health and safety record is still poor. Samantha Gee reports.

You've all been asking for it: 1978 is getting political.Jasher and Chris meant to talk Predator: Badlands for Halloween, and Chris and Larissa meant to record a Pike River episode months ago… but life happened, movies happened, and now we've Frankensteined both ideas together into one big ol' chaotic bumper episode.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:08:55) What we're watching(00:24:50) Predator Badlands(00:41:03) Kiwi connections(01:18:35) Next episodeLINKSSend us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1978podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Theme by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stanley Gurvich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Labour’s trade spokesman on an FTA with India, the Pike River movie, and whether Back Bench List MPs are a waste of space and money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NZ First leader is at his combative and argumentative best when it comes to the Alliance and Fonterra farmer votes. We also debate unemployment rates, Te Pāti Māori, an FTA with India, the Pike River movie, and whether he was interviewed for Jacinda’s unauthorised biography.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister ponders Pike River, Apec and Trump, an economy on the rise, the demise of Te Pāti Māori, next week’s Christchurch Cup and Show week, and who would play him in a movie?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus recaps the Melbourne Cup, hears a collection of wild bird stories, and learns whether or not Nev got to see the Pike River movie.... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus gets early reviews of the first episode of The Chase NZ, and talks whiskey and the Pike River film. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew starts of the show with a bang, announcing that 95bFM is pleased to be presenting the return of Black Country New Road to Tāmaki Makaurau next year! Peter Lineham phones in for That's The Spirit. Later, Billie is up from the Hollywood Avondale to yarn about the cinema's 110th birthday bash,. Then we hear Crawley's korero with Karl Sölve Steven about his recent work creating the soundtrack for the just-released Pike River film. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Back for current events! We open with the Pike River film and discuss work safety policy under the coalition. The far right is being given free reign to AI-ify NZ's curriculum while removing NZ history and making it evidentially more white supremacist alongside awful charter school attempts.This episode's co-hostsStephanie, Pmax, KyleTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:22 Pike River Film14:55 Animal Welfare and Farms19:32 Charter Schools and Curriculums47:55 Luxon Meeting Trump51:52 ClosingIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Kate Rodger joins Jesse to review Pike River and Good Fortune. Both in cinemas now.

Pike River - (in cinemas) Two ordinary women who together stand up and take on the government, justice system and a company that will stop at nothing to protect itself, after the 2010 Pike River Mine explosion takes the lives of 29 men underground. A House of Dynamite - (Netflix) Radars at Fort Greely, Alaska detect a nuclear missile. The president and his entourage must use the limited time they have to try to shoot down the missile before it reaches Chicago. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Slevin reviews three new films: Robert Sarkies directs Pike River, a film about the aftermath of New Zealand's worst modern workplace tragedy; Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is a biopic about rock star Bruce Springsteen and the creation of his introspective masterpiece Nebraska; and in cinemas (soon to be streaming on Netflix), Frankenstein is Guillermo Del Toro's epic passion project, an adaptation of Mary Shelley's gothic horror about a mad scientist who believes he can breathe life into a dead flesh with disastrous results.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Robert Sarkies directs a film about the aftermath of New Zealand's worst modern workplace tragedy – reviewed by Dan Slevin.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In the latest episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, we hear from multi award winning and delightful Australian author Trent Dalton on his latest book, Gravity Let Me Go. He also celebrated his theatre production coming to Auckland. Francesca catches up with Kiwi actress Melanie Lynskey. She's taking Hollywood by storm with a starring role in Yellowjackets but came home to star in the new Pike River film. Plus we learn the art of writing historical novels from the iconic Ken Follett. Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's The Sunday Session. Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Classic AI written poddy description here... In this episode of The Clint, Meghan, Dan Podcast, the trio kicks off with humorous anecdotes about sending risky texts and then dive into various segments, including their morning show banter, a thrilling 'Gen Z Quiz,' and intense celebrity rankings debates. There's a heartwarming interview with the director and a crew member of the new film 'Pike River,' addressing the profound impact of the Pike River tragedy. The show wraps up with a new game segment and lively discussions about celebrity relationships and good news stories. Join Clint, Meghan, Dan, and Ash for a rollercoaster of laughs, debates, and heartfelt moments. 00:00 Welcome to the Clint Meghan Dan Podcast00:40 Morning Banter and Weekly Plans01:02 Earrings and Spiritual Powers02:41 Music Talk: JLo, Pitbull, and Lorde06:05 Party Stories and Parenting09:06 First Call of the Day10:10 Splashbacks and Home Renovations29:21 Weekend Wins and Orca Sightings37:31 Gen Z Quiz with Bella39:22 Trivia Challenge: Buffy the Vampire Slayer40:23 Trivia Challenge: Home Alone41:22 Trivia Challenge: Barney the Dinosaur41:58 Love Island Australia Interview46:32 Hit the Spot Game54:25 Easy Money Quiz56:15 Pike River Disaster Discussion01:02:51 Good News Segment01:07:12 A-List Celebrity Debate01:17:59 Celebrity Couples Gossip

Pike River, the film based on the 2010 West Coast mining disaster, has officially been released. The film tells the story of Sonya Rockhouse and Anna Osborne's 15-year fight for justice following the deaths of the 29 men impacted. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall discusses the impact of the film. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Film and TV reviewer Tom Augustine joins Kathryn to talk about what he's been watching.

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 focusThe Pike River mine disaster killed 29 men, and sparked a fifteen-year fight for justice. A new film brings that fight to the big screensGuest:Rob Sarkies - director Rebecca Macfie - journalist and author of Tragedy at Pike River mine: how and why 29 men diedLearn more:Read the Royal Commission's report on the Pike River Coal Mine tragedy hereWatch the Pike River movie trailer hereFind Rebecca's book about Pike River hereFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Two women whose lives were changed by the Pike River disaster open up about the real events that inspired the new film Pike River. Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse share their enduring friendship, the long fight for accountability, and what it means to see their story on screen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday October 18 2025, the two women leading the fight for justice in the Pike River mine disaster Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse join Jack to discuss the new film telling their story. Jack reflects on his experience in Greymouth in the aftermath of the tragedy. Tech-xpert Paul Stenhouse shares all the details on ChatGPT's new adults only feature. Chef Nici Wickes raids the pantry and makes good use of her many jars of marmalade with some delightful little marmalade cakes. And, Kevin Milne tells the classic kiwi story of how he met the late Jim Bolger. Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I flew to Greymouth the morning after Pike River first blew. I was there, in and out, for several weeks. I keenly remember those first few days of waiting. Of hope. Checking our phones. Checking our phones. Checking our phones. It's a cliche, I know. But time moves so slowly when you're watching a clock. I remember the calculations. How much air? Water? Food? I remember the international media pouring into Greymouth. I remember the despair on the Wednesday afternoon when the families were called in for an update. The mine had blown again. The men were all dead. One of the great privileges of being a journalist is that you get to meet lots of interesting people and experience lots of different things. I've certainly had more than my share of pinch-myself moments over the years. But for all the elections and Olympics and Donald Trump rallies I've been lucky to attend one the most memorable afternoons of my life was the afternoon of the Pike River memorial. You might recall it. It was less than a fortnight after the men went missing... a big public event at a racecourse just out of town. But instead of going, I decided to stay the afternoon in Greymouth. And I've never experienced anything like it. It. Was. Empty. Not a car. Not an open shop. Not a soul. You could walk down the painted line in the middle of the road. There was no one. Everyone was gone because a piece of everyone was gone. The loss was absolute. It still seems a bit surreal. Mining has never been the safest industry, and the Coast has more than its share of tragic history hidden in its magnificent bush-covered valleys, but that almost every player on a rugby pitch could go in for a shift and never come home – in modern New Zealand – is still shocking to me. I watched Pike River the film this week. I found it very affecting. It's interesting to note the director Rob Sarkies also directed Out of the Blue, the film about Aramoana. He waited 16 years after the massacre to make and release that film. He's waited almost as long for Pike River. He's really got a knack for sensitively telling some of the most painful-but-important New Zealand stories. But there's a big and obvious difference between Out of the Blue and Pike River. The Pike River story still isn't over. Police and the Crown Solicitor are still deciding whether to lay criminal charges. After all of those days waiting to see if their boys might have somehow survived, all of those weeks and then months and then years to see if the mine could be re-entered, if they could recover the remains of their loved ones... The families of the Pike 29 are still waiting. The media left town. In a way, the World moved on. But you get the sense, after 15 years, that a little part of Greymouth is still hollowed out. Still waiting for justice. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been almost 15 years since the Pike River mining disaster in which 29 men lost their lives. A new film tells the true story of the tragedy and its aftermath through the eyes of Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse - 2 women at the forefront of the fight for justice. In the disaster, Anna lost her husband Milton. Sonya lost her son Ben, while another of her sons, Daniel, was one of just two survivors. The pair joined Jack Tame this morning to discuss the disaster and the film's release. Pike River will be in cinemas from the 30th of October 2025. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Based on the Pike River tragedy of 2010, this drama captures the profound impact of one of the worst mining disasters in New Zealand's history.

The team sits down with Robyn Malcolm and Melanie Lynskey, the stars of the upcoming film based on the Pike River mining disaster. They portray Anna and Sonya, two ordinary Kiwi women who became extraordinary voices for justice after tragedy struck. From racing to make it to the Greymouth premiere to bonding over Liquorice Allsorts (and regrettable tattoo choices), Robyn and Melanie share behind-the-scenes stories of filming in the West Coast and connecting with the real-life women they portray. They reflect on the emotional weight of telling a true story, the importance of community support, and the enduring fight for accountability. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump Maccas order, update on Bondy's braces, Pike River movie review, getting damped via txt, the Amazing Race in NZ and loads more!

Sonya Rockhouse from Pike River talks about the gripping new movie, Why Simon is getting called Brah, Lana's RAE comp backfires on her, sad nipples and loads more!

It was an emotional night in Greymouth last night as the Pike River film was screened for the first time publicly. 

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 Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse, who both lost family members in the 2010 tragedy in which 29 men lost their lives. Samantha Gee is in Greymouth and spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Pike River film has had its New Zealand premier at the Regent Theatre in Greymouth. Samantha Gee reports.

The movie is having its New Zealand premier in Greymouth tonight.

On the afternoon of 19 November 2010, an explosion ripped through the remote Pike River mine on the West Coast, where 29 men were working. 

New Zealanders will get an insight into the Pike River tragedy that continues to be felt by relatives - and on the West Coast. A film based on the 2010 explosion that took the lives of 29 men is being released in New Zealand this week. Starring Kiwi actresses Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm, it tells the true story of Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse's fight for justice. Lynskey says it was important for the men to be remembered as individuals. "Anyone who's had a loved one be a victim of something that becomes a national tragedy - I do think that the person that you loved, that was the most important person in your entire world, becomes kinda faceless." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 12 October 2025, Kiwi Emmy nominee Melanie Lynskey is back in New Zealand for the premiere of her new film Pike River. She tells Francesca the sense of responsibility she felt portraying Anna Osborne. Chef, broadcaster, author Peta Mathias lives a full life, she shares her tips on being fabulous and living life in a big way. Local Body Election results are in - elected Mayors of the major centres share their visions for the next three years. And Dr Michelle Dickinson shares new research showing the midlife crisis is over, but what has taken its place? Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The long-awaited Pike River movie premieres around the country next week. 

Nick's feature film work has included: The Dark Horse, The Day That Changed My Life, Guns Akimbo, Savage, Shadow in the Cloud, The American, We Were Dangerous, Heart Eyes, and Pike River. Nick's television work includes: Mataku, The Cul de Sac, Dark Tourist, Creamerie, and Madam. 

Officials say the government's approach to overhauling workplace safety risks repeating the failures identified after Pike River. Council for Trade Unions president Richard Wagstaff spoke to Corin Dann.

Officials are warning the government's plan to overhaul workplace safety reforms risks repeating the deadly failures of Pike River. Kirsty Johnston reports.

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 of living through more competition; Officials say the government's approach to overhauling workplace safety risks repeating the failures identified after Pike River; Two children have been killed in a shooting at a Catholic school mass in the US; Fewer people are getting Covid boosters. Over 65s have the highest uptake with more than 70 percent having had at least one, while for those under 50, it's just 20 percent.