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Pike River survivor thought he would die

DAMAGING new evidence into the rescue mission at the Pike River coal mine in New Zealand has emerged after survivor Daniel Rockhouse revealed the fresh air base where he was instructed to go for safety did not have self-rescuers, first aid kits or a working phone.

Lauren Barrett
Pike River survivor thought he would die

The former Pike River miner, who was one of two workers to escape the explosion that killed 29 miners last year, gave evidence at the phase two hearing of the Royal Commission of Inquiry. During his...

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