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Miners 'just want to get home'
Most of Chile's 33 rescued miners are preparing to return to the homes they last saw more than 70 days ago.
Chile: Freedom against all the odds
Some cried, others prayed, most just smiled and wrapped their arms around the wives.
Chile miners' rescue: <i>Latest updates</i>
Follow the rescue of the 33 trapped Chilean miners as it unfolds with nzherald's Latest Updates.
Second Chilean miner emerges
Mario Sepulveda has reached the surface, becoming the second of the 33 trapped Chilean miners to do so. There was clapping and cheering as he was met by his wife Elvira.
First Chilean miner reaches surface
Florencio Avalos, the first of 33 miners to be rescued, has surfaced after 69 days underground. He stepped out of a rescue capsule amid sobs from his young son and received a bracing bear hug from Chilean President Sebastian Pinera.
Chilean miners: Out by lunchtime?
The rescue of the trapped Chilean miners may come sooner than expected - forecasts now put it happening from midday today (NZT).
Kiwi technology helps miners
Monitoring gear developed in New Zealand is being used to help doctors assess the vital signs of the miners trapped in the Chilean mine.
Mateship important in mine
A Kiwi mining safety expert says the trapped Chilean miners will need to create a community.
33 Chilean miners trapped underground
Photos of relatives, friends and rescue workers making contact with the 33 trapped miners in the San Jose mine in Copiapo, Chile.
South America: Backpacking with baby
David King and Bec Johnston discover the special joys of taking a 10-month-old girl on a six-month journey round South America.
Aussie driller helps rescue Chile miners
An Australian has played a part in helping to reach 33 miners trapped underground in Chile.
FIFA World Cup: Jubilation, despair as first semi finalists found
An historic day for the Dutch and Uruguay left Brazilian fans to wonder what might have been.
FIFA World Cup: Brazil exit in shock loss
The Netherlands stormed into the semi finals by stunning five-time champions Brazil, who were reduced to 10 men in the second half.