Pike River Coal in the news
Since its announcement in 2005, the Herald has tracked the progress of the Pike River coal mine.
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Latest from Pike River mine blast
Men climbed chimney to escape mine
The two men who managed to get out of the Pike River mine clambered up a narrow chimney to escape.
Mine blast: Pike River collapse 'unlikely', says CEO
29 miners remain trapped underground after yesterday's blast at Pike River Coal's West Coat mine.
<i>Grant Bradley</i>: Miners inhabit a deep, dark, dank world
The Herald's energy reporter, who has visited Pike River, reflects on the project's delays, and now disaster.
Mine 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.
Trapped miners rescue bid likely later today
Concerns over air quality are delaying the start of a rescue attempt to find 27 men trapped after an explosion at a West Coast mine this afternoon.
Pike River expected methane gas emissions
Methane 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.
Your messages of support for the Pike River miners
Send your messages of support to the families and friends of the trapped West Coast miners.
Pike River mine disaster
Photos from the five-day Pike River crisis, which today ended in tragedy.
Inside Pike River: Black gold in the pipeline
In 2008, Herald reporter Grant Bradley donned his helmet and headed underground into the Pike River coal mine just after the company listed on the NZX. Find out what it's like.
Pike River robot recovered
The Pike River Recovery Agency underground team recovered the fifth and last robot in July, but have since been pulled out. Video / Supplied