OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan</i>: Courageous coal boss in need of backupThe only sign that the Pike River boss is feeling the strain are the dark bags under his eyes which sag lower by the day.23 Nov 04:30 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 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 ZealandMiner's family flies to NZ for grim waitThe family of Aussie miner Willy Joynson is clinging to hope the father of two is still alive.22 Nov 06:29 AM
WorldFlooded mine traps 28 in ChinaRescuers are racing to reach 28 men trapped in a coal mine in southern China.22 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandPike mining job a 'dream come true' for trapped minerMissing miner Stuart Mudge loves the industry for the hard work and mateship it provides.22 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandRescuers cling to hope as drilling beginsRescue workers, who have one of their own trapped in the Pike River coal mine, hope a hole being drilled in the mine tonight will reveal air samples allowing them to enter the mine.21 Nov 09:40 AM
New ZealandPike blast: Mine rescue member among trapped minersIt's been revealed a member of the mine rescue team is among those trapped. Officials say gas levels inside the mine are falling, but unstable.21 Nov 03:27 AM
New ZealandPike River blast: Praying for a miraclePraying for a miracle, hundreds attended church services in Greymouth on Sunday morning.21 Nov 12:06 AM
New ZealandPike 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.20 Nov 10:53 PM
New ZealandPike River blast: Miners may be able to talk to familiesThe hole being drilled by Pike River mine rescuers could allow the miners to communicate with people on the surface.20 Nov 09:45 PM
New ZealandAnxious families head to Pike River mineFamilies of the 29 men trapped in the Pike River coal mine near Greymouth on the West Coast are being taken to the site.20 Nov 08:48 PM
New ZealandIt begins as a normal day but ends in fearWhile residents gather and families worry, hospital staff and funeral directors prepare themselves for all scenarios.20 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandOld Coasters know the pain of waitingWest Coasters are known for their fighting spirit, which has been tested to the extreme this weekend.20 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike 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.20 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMining experts question Pike River safetyInternational mining experts have raised concerns about safety issues at Pike River Coal which may have led to the explosion.20 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandNo attempt to rescue trapped miners tonight - policeThere will be no attempt to rescue 29 miners trapped in a West Coast mine tonight, with no further air quality sampling until tomorrow.20 Nov 07:27 AM
