Pike River disaster: The day hope ended

We take a chronological look at how events unfolded at the Pike River mine on one of the most tragic days in NZ history.

The day started with a hi-tech robot arriving from Perth, Australia. The robot arrived to aid in the search of the 29 missing miners and contractors trapped underground at the Pike River mine. Photo / NZPA

Image 1 of 16: The day started with a hi-tech robot arriving from Perth, Australia. The robot arrived to aid in the search of the 29 missing miners and contractors trapped underground at the Pike River mine. Photo / NZPA

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