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On November 19th, 2010 a coal mining accident in Pike River Mine resulted in a methane explosion claiming the lives of 29 miners on the site. Now as the ten year anniversary has come and gone, the minister of Workplace relations, ACT MP Brooke van Velden read a statement commenorating the miners who have passed.  This comes after the minsters' actions on health and safety failed to understand the lessons of Pike River, the reduction of serious injuries and death at work, the harsh realities of workers needing safety standards.  Producer Yesenia spoke to Savage, Director of Organusations at E Tū about the core messages workers have for the ministry of Health, the high number of deaths occuring in a singular day and where the Work and Safety Act of 2015 could be improved ro reflect workers vitality. 

On November 19th, 2010 a coal mining accident in Pike River Mine resulted in a methane explosion claiming the lives of 29 miners on the site. Now as the ten year anniversary has come and gone, the minister of Workplace relations, ACT MP Brooke van Velden read a statement commenorating the miners who have passed.  This comes after the minsters' actions on health and safety failed to understand the lessons of Pike River, the reduction of serious injuries and death at work, the harsh realities of workers needing safety standards.  Producer Yesenia spoke to Savage, Director of Organusations at E Tū about the core messages workers have for the ministry of Health, the high number of deaths occuring in a singular day and where the Work and Safety Act of 2015 could be improved ro reflect workers vitality. 

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 of their ongoing investigation into the explosion in 2010 which killed 29 men. Anna Sargent reports. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6329947993112

The remains of up to three more Pike River miners have been located during a police operation to gather video evidence via boreholes deep into the mine. 29 men were killed in the explosion in November 2010. Police announced in September last year they were reopening the borehole drilling operation as part of the criminal investigation into the explosion. The latest discovery means up to 12 of the 29 miners have been located. And the boreholes have now been resealed. Detective Superintendent Darryl Sweeney explains where the investigation is at. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6329958417112

Once again, the Pike River families have been utterly vindicated in their battle to get a proper police investigation into what happened inside that mine on the 19th of November, 2010.  Police have today again revealed that they've spotted more bodies using the boreholes they've been drilling. This time it was two or three bodies in a crib room area, which they describe as a breakout communal area where they might have been having a short break when the explosion happened. This is what, the third or fourth time that the police have spotted bodies while digging boreholes that these families had to fight to get done.  And this time the significance is that for some families this settles the very thing that would've tormented so many of them of for nearly thirteen years: did the men survive that first blast? Could they have been saved before the second blast five days later? This is what Rowdy Durbridge said today, he lost his boy Dan in the explosion, and he said: “I can take some heart in the fact that what's been seen confirms they fell where they stood and didn't spend days trapped in there alive like some people have tried to claim.”  Imagine the peace of mind that will be giving some of those families. I know not everyone agrees that we should be spending money on this investigation, or even cares anymore about what this investigation finds, but that is why I admire these families so much.  Because they will know that they probably don't have popular opinion with them anymore, but they fought the authorities anyway. And man did they have to fight to get to this point. A half-arsed initial investigation, WorkSafe withdrawing the charges against Peter Whittall, attempts to concrete over the mine's entrance… I would given up by now I reckon. I hope I never have to fight for something this hard. But they were right to, because they now know so much more than they did even two years ago. They've found 12 of their men, they know where they were when the explosion happened, and they know they didn't survive that first blast.  This will give at least some of them the one thing any grieving family deserves, which is answers and the peace of mind that comes from them. And if police do decide later this year to pursue a prosecution, it might give those families the other thing they may also deserve. Justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 years since Bernie's son Ben was among 29 men who died in the West Coast mine. Police say they've got pictures from a new borehole which show possible human remains, and have contacted three families of those believed to be working in the area at the time of the explosion. Rowan Quinn reports.

The father of one of the 29 men who died in the Pike River Mine hopes a High Court decision will change the justice system. Bernie Monk believes there's an abuse of legal privilege, and he wants to see it stopped. The High Court has ruled families may now see the privileged material that led to the decision to drop charges against mine boss Peter Whittall. Rachel Graham has more.

 Anna Osbourne - who lost her husband in the Pike river mine disaster - told Lloyd Burr and Wilhelmina Shrimpton that she wants closure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bernie’s son Michael died in the mine, and he says the pike river accident is a national disgrace. However not all the families agree on the best way forward. Bernie puts the blame on the government for being unwilling to go further into the mine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pike River families shed fresh tears for their husbands and sons after the police told them the remains of up to three more men had been found in the far western end of the mine, by a camera sent down a recently drilled borehole. The latest discovery followed footage taken just a month ago of the remains of two men and possibly a third, in another part of the mine. Five men were thought to be in this part of the mine at the time of the explosion. Sonya Rockhouse's son, Ben, was in that part of the mine where the remains have been identified. She spoke to Morning Report's Susie Ferguson.

Pike River families shed fresh tears for their husbands and sons after the police told them the remains of up to three more men had been found in the far western end of the mine, by a camera sent down a recently drilled borehole. The latest discovery followed footage taken just a month ago of the remains of two men and possibly a third, in another part of the mine. Five men were thought to be in this part of the mine at the time of the explosion. Sonya Rockhouse's son, Ben, was in that part of the mine where the remains have been identified. She spoke to Morning Report's Susie Ferguson.

People on the West Coast are coming to terms with the discovery of human remains deep in the Pike River Mine, almost eleven years after the deadly explosion. Tomorrow's the anniversary of the deadly explosion in which 29 miners lost their lives. Many of their families have been campaigning for the last decade to see justice done. Samantha Gee and Nathan Mackinnon spent the day on the West Coast.  

Blair Tuke and Peter Burling haven't yet signed with Team NZ for the next America's Cup and already, people are wondering if there's been a falling out.   Auckland border opens mid-December and the whole country will move to the traffic light system.  Human remains have been found at Pike River Mine. Is this proof the families were right to keep going all this time? Were people wrong to roll their eyes at them? David Fisher has written an opinion piece predicting New Zealand will be hit by another terror attack by the end of next year.  Listen above as Jack Tame and David Farrar discuss the day's news with Heather du Plessis-Allan on The Huddle. 

A woman whose husband was killed in the Pike River mine explosion hopes footage showing the remains of up to three men will bring them another step closer to justice. Anna Osborne was among the family members who met with the police last night, something that had been arranged before yesterday's announcement. She says the families weren't shown the images, but they have been assured they are of extremely high quality. Osborne told Morning Report the boreholes being drilled into the mine are a crucial part of the police investigation. "Hopefully, it's going to put together the pieces that are missing so that we could hopefully, in the future, have a prosecution." Friday is the 11th anniversary of the disaster.

A woman whose husband was killed in the Pike River mine explosion hopes footage showing the remains of up to three men will bring them another step closer to justice. Anna Osborne was among the family members who met with the police last night, something that had been arranged before yesterday's announcement. She says the families weren't shown the images, but they have been assured they are of extremely high quality. Osborne told Morning Report the boreholes being drilled into the mine are a crucial part of the police investigation. "Hopefully, it's going to put together the pieces that are missing so that we could hopefully, in the future, have a prosecution." Friday is the 11th anniversary of the disaster.

Welcome to When It Goes Wrong, the podcast about disasters, accidents and when things fall apart. On this episode I discuss two mining disasters. The first the catastrophic explosion of Pike River mine in New Zealand which killed 29 men. Then following up with something a bit more cheerful, the rescue of 33 Chilean miners who were stuck underground for months following a mine cave-in. Please subscribe and review for more! You can follow the podcast on instagram at @whenitgoeswrongpod , on twitter at @itgoeswrongpod or email with your feedback and ideas to whenitgoeswrongpod@gmail.com.Sources:Tragedy at Pike River Mine: How and Why 29 Men Died - Rebecca Macfiehttps://pikeriver.royalcommission.govt.nz/Volume-Two---Contentshttps://www.nzgeo.com/stories/the-uncompromising-chemistry-of-tragedy/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pike_River_Mine_disasterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pike_River_Minehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/30/pike-river-families-accept-end-of-mission-to-find-mine-disaster-victimshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-54956219https://unece.org/DAM/energy/se/pdfs/cmm/CS/CS_BPG/CS.14_Creedy.pdfhttps://www.stuff.co.nz/national/108584873/pike-river-the-29-miners-who-diedBuried Alive documentary - Chilean Minershttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/oct/15/chilean-miners-los-33-returnhttps://www.npr.org/2014/10/29/359839104/the-incredible-story-of-chilean-miners-rescued-from-the-deep-down-dark?t=1635968815636https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Copiap%C3%B3_mining_accident

Helen Kelly was the first female head of the country's trade union movement, but she was also considered a visionary, a fighter, a strategist, and an orator. Her battles with local celebrities and politicians were the stuff of headlines. Sadly, Helen Kelly died of lung cancer in October 2016, aged 52. Award-winning journalist Rebecca Macfie, the author of 2013's Tragedy at Pike River Mine, has penned a new book entitled Helen Kelly: Her Life, which is not simply a biography but also an exploration of a defining period in New Zealand's history.

Helen Kelly was the first female head of the country's trade union movement, but she was also considered a visionary, a fighter, a strategist, and an orator. Her battles with local celebrities and politicians were the stuff of headlines. Sadly, Helen Kelly died of lung cancer in October 2016, aged 52. Award-winning journalist Rebecca Macfie, the author of 2013's Tragedy at Pike River Mine, has penned a new book entitled Helen Kelly: Her Life, which is not simply a biography but also an exploration of a defining period in New Zealand's history.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains vivid descriptions of how the miners, who lost their lives in the disaster, died. Listener discretion is advised.   In this final episode of our three-part series on the Pike River Mine disaster, we bring the story to a close. We examine what took place on the day of the disaster, 19 November, 2010.   Resources and links: Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three-quarters of the families connected to the Pike River Mine disaster are vowing to push for a continued drift recovery, despite the government ending its funding. A public statement last month, signed by the Pike River Family Reference Group, said families had reluctantly accepted a government decision to close the recovery project. However, some of the families say they were blindsided by the statement, which they said didn't represent the majority. At a meeting last night, 23 of 29 families who lost men in the 2010 explosion agreed they'll fight for further action in a bid to recover the bodies. Recovery experts have agreed to conduct a risk assessment and cost analysis study into pushing the recovery a further 15-metres - to a key point in the mine. Bereaved mother Carol Rose spoke to Susie Ferguson.

In part one of this three-part series on the Pike River mine disaster, you heard what took place in the minutes, hours and days following the methane explosion at the mine. In this episode, we’ll step back and look at the history of the mine. You’ll hear how the factors that led to the explosion didn't suddenly present themselves on 19 November 2010. Instead, they had been building up over the months and years earlier.   Resources and links: Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains vivid descriptions of the moments that the disaster occurred. Listener discretion is advised.   On the 19th of November 2010, New Zealand experienced one of its worst mining disasters when there was an explosion deep within the Pike River coal mine. Today’s episode is the first of a three-part series about the disaster. In this part, you’ll hear about the immediate events that initiated the tragedy from the perspective of the people on the ground and in the mine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some families of the men who died in the Pike River Mine disaster are urging the government to step aside, so they can complete the recovery job. On Tuesday, the re-entry crew at Pike River went as far as they plan to go up the drift access tunnel when they reached the roof fall - 2.26 kilometres in. They placed momentos on a thick foam plug, including a letter addressed to the Pike 29 promising that work will continue to find out what happened on the 19th of November, 2010. Forensic work will now be carried out in the Pit Bottom In Stone area, which is required for the police investigation. Family members of the 29 men who died have expressed mixed emotions about the agency getting to the furthest point in the operation. For Bernie Monk, who lost his son Michael in the tragedy, the recovery team has not gone far enough into the mine. He spoke to First Up producer Matthew Theunissen.

A commemorative service has been held at Parliament to mark 10 years since the Pike River Mine tragedy.

Today marked ten years since the Pike River mine on the West Coast exploded, killing 29 men who were working underground. There was a service at Parliament this afternoon, where the last communication to come out of the mine was played: Sonya Rockhouse tells Karyn Hay how she felt about the Prime Minister's address today and what progress has been made at Pike River Mine.

Jim Mora speaks to Rebecca Macfie, who wrote the book 'Tragedy at Pike River Mine'.

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Pike River mine disaster, in which 29 men lost their lives. Two events have been held to commemorate those who perished, one on the West Coast and one at Parliament. Both were centred around the time of the explosion at 3.44pm. At Parliament, Anna Osbourne, who lost her husband Milton, told those gathered that the Pike River families all suffered a massive loss. She says it was also a catalyst for change.

Commemorations on the West Coast for the 10th anniversary of the Pike River Mine disaster are just coming to a close with a public service in Blackball. Earlier this afternoon, friends and family of the 29 men who died, gathered at the mine's portal. A minute's silence was held at three-forty-four, the exact time of the first explosion. Then one by one, they called out the mens' names down in to the mine where, ten years on, they remain entombed. Conan Young was there

Thursday's Pike River anniversary saw expressions of grief but also determination to see somebody held accountable for what happened at the mine a decade ago. There were services on the West Coast and at parliament where the focus was on the need for further changes to prevent the same thing ever happening again. Conan Young travelled to the West Coast.

Today marks ten years since a massive explosion ripped through the Pike River mine. Twenty-nine men from the West Coast and around the world remain entombed there. In the wake of the tragedy families felt both the loss and a loss of control over how things were handled. Now the Public Service Commission has teamed up with the Pike River Families to find ways to provide greater support to victims of such events. Sonya Rockhouse and Anna Osborne speak to Susie Ferguson.

Thursday marks ten years since a massive explosion ripped through the Pike River mine. 29 men from the West Coast and around the world remain entombed there. A Royal Commission identified a total disregard by management for their welfare and led to sweeping changes of workplace safety rules. But still none of those in charge have been held accountable. Now a team is slowly making its way down the two-point-three-kilometre entry tunnel in the search for evidence that might lead to a prosecution, and, although the chances are slim, the bodies of the men inside. Conan Young reports.

Justin spoke to Justice Minister Andrew Little on the Pike River Mine, rent freezes, a Chinese database that contained contact details of prominent New Zealanders, and a Labour Party policy to give government contracters the living wage if elected.

The Pike River Mine recovery has arrived at a key point having exposed an area which could throw up clues to the 2010 explosion. A network of tunnels called "Pit Bottom in Stone" has been reached, prompting a plea from The Pike River Families Group. They want the forensic process to be transparent and carried out by the right people with the right expertise. Sonya Rockhouse, whose son Ben was one of 29 miners killed in the tragedy, speaks to Susie Ferguson.

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Another milestone for families of the Pike River Mine victims.The agency has accompanied family members 170 metres in the mine's drift.It's the closest they've come to their loved ones, since they perished almost nine years ago.Newstalk ZB reporter Rachel Das told Andrew Dickens it was a very emotional day for the families. LISTEN ABOVE

Today's re-entry to the Pike River mine is expected to provide closure for the families.An attempt to go into the mine was cancelled at the last minute earlier this month, because of unusual levels of oxygen.Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn told Kate Hawkesby the Government's brief is to go to the rockfall at the end of a 2.3-kilometre tunnel.He says 400 metres that hasn't been seen yet by robots or cameras will be covered, but there are probably no bodies in that area."But at least from a closure point of view from the families, they can say: 'look we have done all we have and all we can for you, so now you have to accept closure'," he said."It will take a little while to get down to the end of the 2.3-kilometre haft but I think at that point we will get some clause fore the families."

In another blow for Pike River mine families, the long-awaited re-entry has been delayed. Daily podcast The Detail speaks to Rebecca Macfie about the incredible events since the deadly explosion.

A community comes together despite the tragedy that unfolded in southwest New Zealand. ========Follow us on Twitter @UntimelyPodcastAudio Clip from Radio NZMusic: "Humbled in a Battle" by Antti Luode (http://anttismusic.blogspot.com)

As the decision looms over what will happen with the Pike River Mine, family members are hoping they'll get re-entry into the drift. Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-Entry Andrew Little has announced the Government has made its decision, and will announce it at Parliament at 7.15 tomorrow morning. The wait means a sleepless night for those who lost their loved ones in the disaster.And sugar babies are warned their 'gifts' are subject to tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David and Rachel discuss one of the worst disasters in New Zealand history.

Chris Lynch speaks with Andrew Little, Minister responsible for Pike River Re-entry, about where to from here with regards to a manned entry into Pike River Mine.  

Chris Lynch speaks with Andrew Little, Minister responsible for Pike River Re-entry, about where to from here with regards to a manned entry into Pike River Mine.  

Also on the show this morning we had a catch up with Green Party co-leader Dr. Russel Norman. First up was his thoughts on mining in New Zealand of course after the Pike River tragedy, during this very sensitive time, is he tempted to push for an emotive anti-mining message? Also covered was Nick Smith’s announcement of the $2.1 billion ‘community environment fund’ - is it all it’s cracked up to be? Russ thinks not…