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Trauma may stop Pike River survivors returning to mines

Focus 'solidarity' after Pike River tragedy

'People find just that extra little bit, they take a deep breath, they will raise the bar…,' Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn says.

School helps pupils in 'tough time'

Fleeting period to attempt Pike mine rescue: expert

The first four hours after Friday's Pike River mine blast was the only time rescuers could have entered the mine, a safety expert says.

Public face of mine rescue bid remains a rock until end

The Pike River CEO had to give the worst news possible to families who had looked to him for hope.

Pike River mine: 'West Coast's darkest hour'

The abrupt certainty of a second blast at Pike River shattered hundreds of loving hearts.

Packed service lights candles for Pike River miners

Before the service began, 29 candles flickered on a table near the altar surrounded by many unlit candles waiting to be lit by mourners.

Pike River mine: NZ a nation in mourning - Key

'It's the finality of the second explosion that rips at the guts of the country,' John Key tells media.

<i>Cartoon</i>: The price of coal

Families angry at delay in release of mine footage

Families at this morning's Pike River briefing were unhappy they were not shown blast footage until yesterday, a miner's father says.

Police reinforcements head to Greymouth

Pike River mine rescue 'bleaker by the day'

Dramatic security camera film has revealed the scale of Friday's Pike River mine blast.

Children still to realise miners' plight

"They don't understand it fully. For them, it's 'Dad's on a holiday' or 'he's just stuck underground'.

<i>Cartoon</i>: Hope

Breakdown a 'kick in the guts' for families

Relatives of the trapped miners reacted with disbelief and anger to news a robot had malfunctioned.

Aussie machine on way to help

The robot sent into the Pike River Mine was operating outside of its primary role when it broke down.

Video reveals miners' chances 'not good' - mayor

Families have viewed footage of the Pike River mine blast this afternoon. Lawrie Drew, father of Zen Drew, said the footage was difficult to watch.

Robot always a 'long shot' - academic

Sending a robot into the Pike River coal mine where 29 men are trapped was always a "long shot", an expert says.