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Robot finds miner's hat with lamp lit

A robot sent into the Pike River coal mine has found a miner's hat with the light still on. Footage taken underground will be shown to families at 4pm.

Pike River mine crisis: Five things you need to know

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.

Families angry at delay in release of mine footage

Families at this morning's Pike River briefing were unhappy they were not shown blast footage until yesterday, a miner's father says.

Pike River mine rescue 'bleaker by the day'

Dramatic security camera film has revealed the scale of Friday's Pike River mine blast.

Breakdown a 'kick in the guts' for families

Relatives of the trapped miners reacted with disbelief and anger to news a robot had malfunctioned.

Aussie machine on way to help

The robot sent into the Pike River Mine was operating outside of its primary role when it broke down.

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Children still to realise miners' plight

"They don't understand it fully. For them, it's 'Dad's on a holiday' or 'he's just stuck underground'.

Video reveals miners' chances 'not good' - mayor

Families have viewed footage of the Pike River mine blast this afternoon. Lawrie Drew, father of Zen Drew, said the footage was difficult to watch.