Pike River families seek criminal charges 15 years after mine disaster

Wednesday 19 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 19 Nov 2025, 8:24am

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Families of the 29 men killed in the Pike River mine disaster are still waiting to learn if police will lay criminal charges. To mark the 15th anniversary, families will hold a roll call to remember those who died.

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1. RNZWed 19 Nov 2025, 6:30am

   15 years on, Pike River families still pushing for criminal charges (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesWed 19 Nov 2025, 8:24am

   Pike River Mine families 'still battling' after 15 years (opens in new tab)