New ZealandPike River joins list of mining tragediesToday's Pike River disaster ranks as the worst national mining disaster in 96 years since 43 coal miners lost their lives at Ralph's Mine, Waikato.24 Nov 04:12 AM
New ZealandPike River blast: Vehicles remain where miners caught work busSome of the cars lined up outside the Do Duck Inn Bakery come and go, but others have not moved since Friday.24 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandPM shares Pike River frustration"The families are frustrated, we are frustrated, the country is frustrated," John Key said after four days of waiting for a rescue effort.22 Nov 10:25 PM
New ZealandPike mining job a 'dream come true' for trapped minerMissing miner Stuart Mudge loves the industry for the hard work and mateship it provides.22 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandPike River mine crisis: Five things you need to know (Day 4)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.21 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandPike mine survivor suffers double tragedyWest Coast mine blast survivor suffers a double tragedy after his brother was trapped, and his grandfather died.20 Nov 05:30 AM
New ZealandMine expert: No urgent rush to reach minersAn Australian mine expert says there is no urgent need to reach the trapped miners "at this point in time", backing the Pike River rescue approach.20 Nov 03:45 AM
New Zealand<i>Our View:</i> We watch and wait with CoastersWith luck, the country will receive news that the brave 29 are back above ground and telling tall tales over a beer.20 Nov 02:00 AM
