New ZealandBlast fears slow drillingDrilling on a new borehole into the Pike River coal mine is in its final stages, with 20m of the 162m tunnel to go.22 Nov 10:01 AM
New ZealandPike River disaster a 'rerun' of 1986 horrorAn Aussie mine expert recalls when rescuers were within metres of 12 trapped miners, only to be recalled due to "off the chart" gas readings.22 Nov 05:57 AM
New Zealand<b>Latest updates:</b> Pike River mine blastKeep up with the latest updates from the Pike River mine, where 29 miners have been trapped since Friday's blast.22 Nov 05:18 AM
New ZealandRobot to enter tunnel once gas levels dropRescuers 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.22 Nov 02:33 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 ZealandPike River miners: Behind the namesnzherald.co.nz profiles the men trapped in the Pike River coal mine on the West Coast.22 Nov 12:13 AM
New ZealandPike 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.21 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I hope they all walk out' - trapped miner's fatherThe families of the trapped miners are holding onto hope that their loved ones will emerge alive.21 Nov 09:42 PM
New ZealandPolice name trapped Pike River minersPolice have officially named the 29 miners trapped in the Pike River coal mine on the West Coast since Friday.21 Nov 09:27 PM
New ZealandRobot could make mine more dangerous - Pike RiverPike River says equipment such as robots could create sparks in a gaseous environment.21 Nov 08:36 PM
New ZealandWest Coast 'in limbo' ahead of rescue - MayorTesting of gas levels in the Pike River mine continued overnight, but the mine is still deemed too dangerous for a rescue attempt to be mounted.21 Nov 07:01 PM
New ZealandTeam ready to rescue their brothersRescuers are on standby to enter the Pike River coal mine to bring out their brothers, and will go in at the slightest opportunity. 21 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMine 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.21 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River mine board denies cutting cornersThe Pike River coal mine board has rebutted allegations that money woes compromised safety at the mine.21 Nov 04:30 PM
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 River blast: The story so farThese photos tell the story of this tragic event, and of its impact on those involved.21 Nov 03:56 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 mine blast: Faces of the trapped minersThe backgrounds of the missing men are as wide and varied as their ages, hailing from as far abroad as Scotland and Africa. Meet the miners.21 Nov 01:34 AM
