New Zealand'Try scoring machine' among mine victimsAs the West Coast holds its breath in hope for the 29 missing miners, the local league community is thinking of Blair Sims and his family.20 Nov 05:44 AM
New ZealandPike mine survivor suffers double tragedyWest Coast mine blast survivor suffers a double tragedy after his brother was trapped, and his grandfather died.20 Nov 05:30 AM
New ZealandMine expert: No urgent rush to reach minersAn Australian mine expert says there is no urgent need to reach the trapped miners "at this point in time", backing the Pike River rescue approach.20 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandPike River blast: Locals in limboWest Coasters went about their business today hoping for the best but painfully aware of the grim record of tragedies in mining.20 Nov 03:26 AM
New Zealand<i>Our View:</i> We watch and wait with CoastersWith luck, the country will receive news that the brave 29 are back above ground and telling tall tales over a beer.20 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandMine blast: Air quality tests 'inconclusive'Police say a bid to rescue or recover 29 miners trapped in a West Coast coal mine is on hold, and could begin at any time over the next two days.20 Nov 01:43 AM
New ZealandMiner who avoided Pike River blast faces anxious waitHe avoided yesterday's Pike River blast by minutes - now a miner waits for news of trapped workmates.20 Nov 12:18 AM
New ZealandPike River blast: Methane fingered in explosionMining companies around the world face a constant struggle to avoid accumulations of methane gas and coal dust underground.19 Nov 11:21 PM
New ZealandMine blast: How the Pike River rescue will workRescue crews will face a number of challenges as they work towards accessing the area where 29 coal miners are believed to be trapped.19 Nov 11:14 PM
New ZealandPike River Coal in the newsSince its announcement in 2005, the <i>Herald</i> has tracked the progress of the Pike River coal mine.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandMen climbed chimney to escape mineThe two men who managed to get out of the Pike River mine clambered up a narrow chimney to escape.19 Nov 08:32 PM
New ZealandMine blast: Pike River collapse 'unlikely', says CEO29 miners remain trapped underground after yesterday's blast at Pike River Coal's West Coat mine.19 Nov 07:30 PM
OpinionGrant Bradley<i>Grant Bradley</i>: Miners inhabit a deep, dark, dank worldThe <i>Herald's</i> energy reporter, who has visited Pike River, reflects on the project's delays, and now disaster.19 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMine emergency: 'Our thoughts are with them'Cabinet ministers were last night travelling to the Pike River Mine, as the Government offered assistance in the rescue of the trapped miners.19 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandTrapped miners rescue bid likely later todayConcerns over air quality are delaying the start of a rescue attempt to find 27 men trapped after an explosion at a West Coast mine this afternoon.19 Nov 11:03 AM
New ZealandRescue team yet to enter West Coast mineA rescue team preparing to search for 27 men trapped inside a collapsed West Coast mine are still assessing the safety of conditions inside the mine.19 Nov 09:18 AM
New ZealandPike River expected methane gas emissionsMethane gas has long been identified as a potential problem for the Pike River Coal mine, as rescuers scramble to find up to 27 missing miners.19 Nov 08:23 AM
OpinionYour messages of support for the Pike River minersSend your messages of support to the families and friends of the trapped West Coast miners.19 Nov 08:20 AM
Opinion<i>Jeanette Fitzsimons:</i> Keep coal in the hole, or green efforts will remain futile01 Nov 04:30 PM
