Timeline: Tracking the Pike River mine disaster

The Pike River coal mine disaster which resulted in the deaths of 29 miners has shocked the nation.

See how the story developed, by tracking all the key moments in our interactive timeline of this terrible tragedy.

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Pike River joins list of mining tragedies

John Key: 'We are a nation in mourning'

Mine tragedy: Families in 'absolute despair'

'We want our boys back, and we want them out' - Whittall

Photos: Pike River mine disaster

Your condolences for the families of Pike River miners

Pike River blast: Vehicles remain where miners caught work bus

- NZ Herald staff