Key Passing The Buck On Pike River

Families of the men killed in the Pike River Mine Disaster are said to be angry at NZ Prime Minister John Key’s unwillingness to follow-up on promises he made about the mine. Again, issues about the cost of recovering the bodies and the loss of evidence have been raised. It would seem to be a…

Pike River Mine – Recovery Operation To Quit

Police and Department of Conservation officials met today with families of  men killed in the Pike River Mine to deliver the shattering news that recovery work at the mine is to be abandoned. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the families and friends of the dead men, who must now learn to grieve for…