This lost photo of an electrical cabinet at the Pike River mine was handed to police last week. Photo: SuppliedPolice are investigating a new discovery which may hold crucial clues to what sparked the Pike River mine disaster in 2010. He gave the photo and a statement to police at Pike River last week, and Assistant Commissioner Tusha Penny said the police were now making inquiries. "Police are absolutely committed to ensuring we provide answers to the Pike River families and we are working hard to provide all support necessary to the re-entry operation." "It was brought down to the Pike River mine, and from that point on it seems to have disappeared," he said.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 17, 2019 06:45 UTC