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Children still to realise miners' plight
"They don't understand it fully. For them, it's 'Dad's on a holiday' or 'he's just stuck underground'.
Aussie machine on way to help
The robot sent into the Pike River Mine was operating outside of its primary role when it broke down.
Breakdown a 'kick in the guts' for families
Relatives of the trapped miners reacted with disbelief and anger to news a robot had malfunctioned.
Video reveals miners' chances 'not good' - mayor
Families have viewed footage of the Pike River mine blast this afternoon. Lawrie Drew, father of Zen Drew, said the footage was difficult to watch.
Cycling: Games stars back on the track
New Zealand's road to the 2012 London Olympic begins in Adelaide this weekend at the Oceania track championships.
Soccer: Blame me says Herbert
Coach Ricki Herbert is taking the blame squarely on his shoulders for the Wellington Phoenix' form slump in the A-League.
Miner's family flies to NZ for grim wait
The family of Aussie miner Willy Joynson is clinging to hope the father of two is still alive.
Arrest after fatal hit-and-run
A 24-year-old man has been arrested over the death of an elderly Wanganui woman in a hit-and-run yesterday.