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Pike River mine still too dangerous

Levels of dangerous gases at the Pike River mine are still high and rescuers are unable to enter to recover the bodies of 29 trapped men, police said this afternoon.

How Pike River could be made safe for the recovery of miners' bodies

A mining expert explains how to 'gag' a mine to make it safe for bodies to be recovered and gives his view on the second blast.

Mining tragedy: 'Sorrow - not anger'

The families of some of the men trapped in the Pike River mine expressed sorrow rather than anger at a meeting today, John Key says.

World offers Pike River solidarity

World leaders are sending support and sympathy to the families of the men who died at the Pike River coal mine.

Pike River tragedy: NZ mourns

Photos of mourners from around New Zealand after the deaths of the 29 Pike River miners.

Pike River secured creditors agree to standstill

Pike River mine disaster: Bodies will be recovered

Rescue authorities are vowing to recover the bodies of the 29 miners - but admit they don't know when it will happen.

Trauma may stop Pike River survivors returning to mines

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

<i>Editorial</i>: We owe it to miners to learn from Pike River

Family remember Pike River miner

Miners mourned on Facebook, Twitter

Mining community flocks to church

Satyanand: Grief will be felt for years

Raft of investigations into Pike River mine tragedy