New ZealandBreakdown a 'kick in the guts' for familiesRelatives of the trapped miners reacted with disbelief and anger to news a robot had malfunctioned.23 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAussie machine on way to helpThe robot sent into the Pike River Mine was operating outside of its primary role when it broke down. 23 Nov 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Situation gets bleaker by the hour' - BroadThe Police Commissioner Howard Broad echoed the feelings of all involved in the Pike River disaster, as it was revealed drilling on the mine bore hole was still hours from completion.23 Nov 06:22 AM
New ZealandRobot always a 'long shot' - academicSending a robot into the Pike River coal mine where 29 men are trapped was always a "long shot", an expert says.23 Nov 12:42 AM
New ZealandMissing man's parents put worries down mineshaftAfter learning his stepson was one of the 29 trapped miners, Stephen Rose began carrying a 'worry stone' around with him.23 Nov 12:06 AM
New Zealand'Why didn't they put gladwrap on robot?'The Defence Force robot was 'the bright spot' for those waiting on the rescue of 29 trapped miners and news it failed was 'a kick in the guts', the Grey District Mayor says.22 Nov 11:40 PM
New ZealandGas levels at mine remain toxicThe level of toxic gas in the Pike River mine is still too high after for rescuers to be sent in.22 Nov 10:16 PM
New ZealandRobot broken in Pike River mineA robot sent into the Pike River mine malfunctioned when water fell onto it.22 Nov 09:07 PM
CompaniesPike River says mine damage evaluation 'down the line'Pike River Coal says work on evaluating the impact on its West Coast mine of Friday's explosion is "down the line", as it focuses for now on finding the 29 men unaccounted for.22 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandPike River mine crisis: Five things you need to know (Day 5)If you haven't got time to read all our in-depth coverage of the Pike River Mine disaster, here's a quick summary of five key things you need to know today.22 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandPike River mine drilling reaches last metresThe families of 29 trapped men trapped after the Pike River mine blast are being updated on progress.22 Nov 06:36 PM
New ZealandCoast mood slowly turns to angerThe sun smiled on Greymouth yesterday, but faces were grim and the sadness here was palpable.22 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandBlast fireball may have made mine a furnace, says scientistA scientist says temperatures inside the Pike River mine may have soared higher than 1200C during the blast.22 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHoping for best while preparing for worstSeventy-two hours on, mining officials and police have conceded they are preparing for the worst.22 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe boy down the mineThe day before he went down the mine for the first time, Joseph Dunbar turned 17.22 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandBlast fears slow drillingDrilling on a new borehole into the Pike River coal mine is in its final stages, with 20m of the 162m tunnel to go.22 Nov 10:01 AM
New ZealandPike River disaster a 'rerun' of 1986 horrorAn Aussie mine expert recalls when rescuers were within metres of 12 trapped miners, only to be recalled due to "off the chart" gas readings.22 Nov 05:57 AM
New Zealand<b>Latest updates:</b> Pike River mine blastKeep up with the latest updates from the Pike River mine, where 29 miners have been trapped since Friday's blast.22 Nov 05:18 AM
