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 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 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 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
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
OpinionYour messages of support for the Pike River minersSend your messages of support to the families and friends of the trapped West Coast miners.19 Nov 08:20 AM
