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New Zealand Miners - Page 4

Mine families vow to fight on

The angry families of the lost Pike River workers are fighting to have the coalmine reopened. Ref. Source 3

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Pike River mine not safe to enter - expert

A "marked improvement" in the atmosphere in the Pike River mine does not mean it is safe to re-enter, an Australian expert says. Ref. Source 1

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Police to release papers on decision over mine

Police heading the Pike River operation have agreed to release documents detailing why they decided to abandon their efforts, a lawyer for some of the families says. Ref. Source 1

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Mine video 'shows bodies still intact'

New Pike River video footage confirms some of the dead men's bodies are intact, the father of one miner says. Ref. Source 6

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Just $5000 for young miner's mum

The family of the youngest Pike River mine victim will receive only a funeral grant from ACC. Ref. Source 5

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That's a slap in the face plain and simple. Didn't they have some kind of life insurance coverage? If not the company is liable in my opinion because those men are putting their lives at risk.

New Zealand Miners - Page 4

'Left-field' idea to get Pike River bodies back

Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn has written to the Pike River receivers asking them to consider raising money from shareholders for a rescue operation to recover the lost miners' bodies. Ref. Source 9

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Mayor calls for action at Pike River mine

The receivers should enter the Pike River coalmine or "stand aside", says Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn. Ref. Source 7