1A third explosion has rocked the Pike River Mine as efforts to retrieve the bodies of the 29 fallen miners continue.
Speakers
- Heather Du Plessis-Allan (TVNZ Reporter - speaking from Greymouth)
- Wayne Hartley (State Manager Queensland Mines Rescue Service - speaking from Dysart, Queensland)
- John Dow (Pike River Coal Chairman)
- Peter Whittall (Pike River CEO)
- Monsignor Gerry O'Connor (St Patrick's Catholic Church)
- Tony Kokshoorn (Grey District Mayor)
- Gavin Gibbens (Runanga Resident)
- Ross Murcott (Former Coal Miner)
- Johnny Menzies (Former Coal Miner)
3Tonga's Democratic Movement has won a landslide victory in Tonga and for the first time in history, Tonga's Government has been democratically elected rather that appointed by the King.
Speakers
- Sione Taione (New MP)
- Viliami Taufa (Campaign Manager)
- Akilisi Pohiva (Democracy Leader)
- John Key (PM - National)
- Barbara Dreaver (TVNZ Pacific Correspondent - speaking from Nuku'alofa)