New ZealandMine blast survivor: 'I thought I was dead''I was saying, 'Please, please help me someone. God, I don't care. Anyone.' - Daniel Rockhouse, who was closest to the blast.21 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRescuers cling to hope as drilling beginsRescue workers, who have one of their own trapped in the Pike River coal mine, hope a hole being drilled in the mine tonight will reveal air samples allowing them to enter the mine.21 Nov 09:40 AM
New ZealandArrest after fatal hit-and-runA 24-year-old man has been arrested over the death of an elderly Wanganui woman in a hit-and-run yesterday. 21 Nov 04:20 AM
New ZealandPike blast: Mine rescue member among trapped minersIt's been revealed a member of the mine rescue team is among those trapped. Officials say gas levels inside the mine are falling, but unstable.21 Nov 03:27 AM
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 ZealandPike River blast: Praying for a miraclePraying for a miracle, hundreds attended church services in Greymouth on Sunday morning.21 Nov 12:06 AM
New ZealandPike River mine blast: 'A sense of despair'There is a growing sense of despair among the families of the 29 miners who have been trapped at Pike River since Friday.20 Nov 10:53 PM
New ZealandPike River blast: Miners may be able to talk to familiesThe hole being drilled by Pike River mine rescuers could allow the miners to communicate with people on the surface.20 Nov 09:45 PM
New ZealandIt begins as a normal day but ends in fearWhile residents gather and families worry, hospital staff and funeral directors prepare themselves for all scenarios.20 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River Mine vigil: 'Hang on to hope'A second night passes with no word from the 29 trapped miners in the Pike River mine. Families cling to hope as experts fear the worst.20 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMining experts question Pike River safetyInternational mining experts have raised concerns about safety issues at Pike River Coal which may have led to the explosion.20 Nov 04:30 PM
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 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
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 ZealandPike River blast: Methane fingered in explosionMining companies around the world face a constant struggle to avoid accumulations of methane gas and coal dust underground.19 Nov 11:21 PM
New ZealandPike River Coal in the newsSince its announcement in 2005, the <i>Herald</i> has tracked the progress of the Pike River coal mine.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandMen climbed chimney to escape mineThe two men who managed to get out of the Pike River mine clambered up a narrow chimney to escape.19 Nov 08:32 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
