Nicholas Davidson QC, the lawyer for the deceased men of the Pike River Coalmine disaster, has reportedly said New Zealand has a third world record for safety in its mines. According to a report by Stuff “A report into the Pike River coalmine disaster reveals New Zealand’s “Third World” health and safety record for mining,…
Pike River Mine would’ve been illegal in Australia, or in most first world countries for that matter. Ean Higgins, the old-school Australian journalist vilified in New Zealand for asking “difficult questions” at the Pike River disaster press conferences and called a “tosspot” and “boorish” by Gerry Brownlee, was one of the journalists who managed yesterday…
One News reported yesterday that the company that owns the Pike River coal mine itself raised concerns about mine safety in New Zealand, according to documents they obtained. A submission by the Pike River Coal company, as part of a review of New Zealand’s mine legislation, said there was a serious shortage of mining inspectors…
The New Zealand press is today covering the story of the Norwegian hunters, who filmed themselves shooting Kereru whilst on holiday in New Zealand, facing criminal charges if they ever dare to return to New Zealand. From the Herald: “The men caused outrage both here and in Norway after posting a video of their trip…
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