Pike River tragedy 10 years on: 'It's been a hard run for the families'
Tony Kokshoorn was mayor of the Grey District, he said it had been a tough journey.
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MPI investigating sale of toheroa on social media site
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People in Gloriavale told who to vote for, charges former member
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Fire crews busy in Reefton, Christchurch and Northcote overnight
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Workers pulled from Pike River Mine after carcinogens found
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