Bernie Monk
Families of Pike River victims shown enhanced mine images
Police are yet to confirm whether there are bodies visible in footage taken from inside the Pike River mine. Audio
Bernie Monk says first part of inquiry revealed a lot
With the first phase of the inquiry finishing today, Bernie Monk - a spokesperson for the families of the 29 men - says a lot more information has come to light than he expected. Audio
Families say future safety of West Coast mines crucial
The effectiveness of the mining safety regulations will be under scrutiny on the second day of the Royal Commission inquiry into the Pike River mine disaster. Audio
Families want answers from Pike River inquiry
The Royal Commission inquiry into the Pike River Mine tragedy will begin its public hearings in Greymouth today. Audio
Pike families dismayed by mine recovery plan
We're joined by the spokesperson for the families of the miners who died, Bernie Monk. Audio
Slow going for recovery teams at Pike River
The recovery work at the Pike River mine has slowed just a day after teams went in for the first time since the fatal explosions seven months ago. Audio
Rescue teams to enter the Pike River mine
Two mine rescue teams will today enter the Pike River mine for the first time since a series of explosions rocked the mine last November, killing 29 men. Audio
Pike recovery could take two years
Engineering experts have told families of the Pike River Mine victims that efforts to recover the bodies of the 29 men could take up to two years. Audio
Pike River may decide as early as today on mine re-entry
The Pike River mine receiver says a decision is expected as early as today on when to begin work to re-enter the mine. Audio
Pike miners happy at renewed impetus to recover bodies
The families of the 29 men killed in the Pike River mine tragedy are celebrating what they see as a major step forward in their quest to recover their bodies and remains. Audio
Pike River 'showdown' to demand recovery plan
The families of the 29 men who died in the Pike River Mine disaster six months ago are demanding authorities come up with a new plan for recovering the dead miners' remains. Audio
Family of dead Pike River miner say police too hasty
The family of one of the men who died in the Pike River Coal Mine diasaster says police were too hasty in releasing details of an image of an object in the mine that looks like a body. Audio
Families say Pike River costs not much for loved ones
The families of the 29 Pike River miners say cost should not be an issue when it comes to retrieving the bodies of their men from the mine. Audio
Pike River families say they have faith in Royal Commission
Families of the 29 men killed in the Pike River mine say attempts by the coal company to plead poverty won't stop the wheels of justice from turning. Audio
Pike River families receive at least $190,000 from trust
The families of the 29 men killed in the Pike Rive mine are to each get at least 190 thousand dollars from the trust set up after the explosions last year. Audio
Family spokespeerson still hopes bodies can be recovered
The spokesperson for the miner's families, is Bernie Monk, who lost his son Michael in the disaster. Audio
Pike River families angry at receiver's decision
The receiver for the Pike River Coal Mine says it could be two years before the mine is safe enough to re-enter. Audio
Decision by Pike River receivers awaited
The deadline has expired for the Pike River Coal mine receivers to decide their next move - with no word yet on whether they've gone with their preferrerd option of sealing the West Coast mine… Audio
PM accused of breaking Pike River promise
The Prime Minister is being accused of going back on his word following news the police are planning to halt the Pike River Coal Mine recovery operation. Audio
Pike River Royal Commission 'should be on the Coast'
News that more than 50 West Coast miners are taking up jobs in Australia has come as another blow to the region, which is still coming to terms with the Pike River disaster. Audio
