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
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 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 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
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
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 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
New ZealandWest Coaster guilty of friend's manslaughterA West Coast man has been acquitted of murder but found guilty of the manslaughter of his friend, following a four-day trial.15 Oct 09:12 PM
New Zealand'Stunned' Lotto winner thought numbers were wrongThe Reefton winner of a $10.6m Lotto prize initially figured he must have read the Lotto numbers wrong, so put his ticket aside.03 Oct 10:16 PM
New ZealandTeens die in tanker collisionA keg of beer was pulled from the wreckage of a sports car which crashed head-on into a milk tanker, killing two teenagers.25 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMan drowned trying to avoid police, inquest toldA young man drowned in the Grey River in an attempt to avoid a drink-driving conviction, Coroner Richard McElrea has told an inquest.16 Sep 12:51 AM
Small BusinessSuccess: Camera pros keep eye on world marketNelson firm wants to see its high-definition webcams used around the globe.12 Sep 05:30 PM
