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West Coast 'in limbo' ahead of rescue - Mayor

Testing of gas levels in the Pike River mine continued overnight, but the mine is still deemed too dangerous for a rescue attempt to be mounted.

Gas buildup may be to blame - experts

Team ready to rescue their brothers

Rescuers are on standby to enter the Pike River coal mine to bring out their brothers, and will go in at the slightest opportunity.

Halt on mining shares likely

Pike River mine board denies cutting corners

The Pike River coal mine board has rebutted allegations that money woes compromised safety at the mine.

Running late saved my life, says blast survivor

Echoes of tragedy across the range

Drill will probe mine damage

Pike River blast: Praying for a miracle

Praying for a miracle, hundreds attended church services in Greymouth on Sunday morning.

Pike River mine blast: 'A sense of despair'

There is a growing sense of despair among the families of the 29 miners who have been trapped at Pike River since Friday.

Pike River blast: Miners may be able to talk to families

The hole being drilled by Pike River mine rescuers could allow the miners to communicate with people on the surface.

Name the missing miners, says mayor

Inquiry could criticise police

It begins as a normal day but ends in fear

While residents gather and families worry, hospital staff and funeral directors prepare themselves for all scenarios.

<i>Editorial</i>: We watch and wait with Coasters

Pike River Mine vigil: 'Hang on to hope'

A second night passes with no word from the 29 trapped miners in the Pike River mine. Families cling to hope as experts fear the worst.