New ZealandPike River blast: World waits for news of minersThe Pike River mine blast has made global headlines, with two Britons, two Australians and a South African are among the 29 missing.21 Nov 12:39 AM
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 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 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 ZealandMate's desperate run for helpA relative of war hero Willie Apiata made a desperate run yesterday to get help for a teenage boy after a car accident.13 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHelpless father sees son drownA father watched helplessly from a boat as his son disappeared under water after briefly surfacing during a diving trip and calling for help.09 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAnswers on missing yachtie have to wait for two weeksThe family of missing yachtie Rex Fearon hope to get some answers about his fate when the boat he was on arrives in two weeks. 06 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandOrion ends search for Kiwi missing overboardAn RNZAF Orion has been taken off the search for a New Zealander lost overboard in the Pacific Ocean as hopes of his survival fade.04 Nov 11:04 PM
