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 ZealandPike River blast: Locals in limboWest Coasters went about their business today hoping for the best but painfully aware of the grim record of tragedies in mining.20 Nov 03:26 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 ZealandMiner who avoided Pike River blast faces anxious waitHe avoided yesterday's Pike River blast by minutes - now a miner waits for news of trapped workmates.20 Nov 12:18 AM
New ZealandMine blast: How the Pike River rescue will workRescue crews will face a number of challenges as they work towards accessing the area where 29 coal miners are believed to be trapped.19 Nov 11:14 PM
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 ZealandPike River expected methane gas emissionsMethane 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.19 Nov 08:23 AM
TravelTravel book: <i>A (Nearly) Complete History of the Moose in New Zealand</i>Moose were released in Westland in 1900 and in Fiordland in 1910 but unlike other such introductions they were not a success.16 Nov 01:00 PM
New ZealandPlane's centre of gravity can shift, crash report saysA plane that crashed near Fox Glacier, killing nine, is believed to have been over its maximum allowable weight and off-balance.11 Nov 02:51 AM
New ZealandDriver who fell asleep, killed cyclist sentencedA West Coast driver who fell asleep and killed a cyclist faces a much longer self-imposed sentence than the community detention handed down, says her lawyer.10 Nov 02:20 AM
New ZealandTeen killed in quad bike crash weeks after friend's deathWestport teenager Renee McNelis has been killed in a quad bike accident only a fortnight after her best friend Harmony Wihongi died in a car crash.09 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandStorms ease, gales in WairarapaA severe weather warning has been issued as heavy rain and gales are expected to hit areas across the country.17 Oct 06:12 AM
New ZealandWomen 'lucky' to survive after botched trampTwo Christchurch women were rescued by helicopter from Arthur's Pass National Park today.17 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandWest Coaster guilty of friend's manslaughterA West Coast man has been acquitted of murder but found guilty of the manslaughter of his friend, following a four-day trial.15 Oct 09:12 PM
TravelThe splendid isolation of Jackson BayJill Worrall discovers a settlement that time forgot.14 Oct 01:05 AM
TravelArawata Bill's stomping groundJill Worrall explores the region that was home to the legendary bushman and prospector.05 Oct 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Stunned' Lotto winner thought numbers were wrongThe Reefton winner of a $10.6m Lotto prize initially figured he must have read the Lotto numbers wrong, so put his ticket aside.03 Oct 10:16 PM
