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Pike River disaster a 'rerun' of 1986 horror

An Aussie mine expert recalls when rescuers were within metres of 12 trapped miners, only to be recalled due to "off the chart" gas readings.

Day 4 of the Pike River Mine crisis

Rudd in touch with Oz miners' families

Robot to enter tunnel once gas levels drop

Rescuers plan to send a Defence Force robot into the Pike River coal mine where 29 miners remain trapped after an explosion on Friday, one gas levels drop.

Pike River miners: Behind the names

nzherald.co.nz profiles the men trapped in the Pike River coal mine on the West Coast.

Pike River mine crisis: Five things you need to know (Day 4)

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.

'I hope they all walk out' - trapped miner's father

The families of the trapped miners are holding onto hope that their loved ones will emerge alive.

Police name trapped Pike River miners

Police have officially named the 29 miners trapped in the Pike River coal mine on the West Coast since Friday.

Robot could make mine more dangerous - Pike River

Pike River says equipment such as robots could create sparks in a gaseous environment.

Pike River: Routine start to terrible day

Mine blast survivor: 'I thought I was dead'

'I was saying, 'Please, please help me someone. God, I don't care. Anyone.' - Daniel Rockhouse, who was closest to the blast.

I pray to God they are alive, says Key

Rescuers cling to hope as drilling begins

Rescue 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.

Pike blast: Mine rescue member among trapped miners

It'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.

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