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U2 pays tribute to Pike River miners
Even the biggest concert of the year acknowledged the sombre mood of the nation. U2's Bono said the band felt privileged to be
Broad defends under-fire Knowles
Police Commissioner Howard Broad today praised the work of Superintendent Gary Knowles, the police officer who led the mission to rescue 29 miners.
Latest updates: Pike River mine tragedy
Check here for developments in the wake of the Pike River mine disaster today.
I would do things 1000 times better - Whittall
Pike River CEO Peter Whittall expressed his regret today at how he initially delivered his news to the families of the 29 miners lost in the disaster.
Pike River mine still too dangerous
Levels of dangerous gases at the Pike River mine are still high and rescuers are unable to enter to recover the bodies of 29 trapped men, police said this afternoon.
How Pike River could be made safe for the recovery of miners' bodies
A mining expert explains how to 'gag' a mine to make it safe for bodies to be recovered and gives his view on the second blast.
Mining tragedy: 'Sorrow - not anger'
The families of some of the men trapped in the Pike River mine expressed sorrow rather than anger at a meeting today, John Key says.
World offers Pike River solidarity
World leaders are sending support and sympathy to the families of the men who died at the Pike River coal mine.
Pike River mine disaster: Bodies will be recovered
Rescue authorities are vowing to recover the bodies of the 29 miners - but admit they don't know when it will happen.
Focus 'solidarity' after Pike River tragedy
'People find just that extra little bit, they take a deep breath, they will raise the bar…,' Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn says.
Public face of mine rescue bid remains a rock until end
The Pike River CEO had to give the worst news possible to families who had looked to him for hope.
Pike River mine: 'West Coast's darkest hour'
The abrupt certainty of a second blast at Pike River shattered hundreds of loving hearts.
Fleeting period to attempt Pike mine rescue: expert
The first four hours after Friday's Pike River mine blast was the only time rescuers could have entered the mine, a safety expert says.
Packed service lights candles for Pike River miners
Before the service began, 29 candles flickered on a table near the altar surrounded by many unlit candles waiting to be lit by mourners.
Pike River mine: NZ a nation in mourning - Key
'It's the finality of the second explosion that rips at the guts of the country,' John Key tells media.
Pike River: 'We want our boys back' - Whittall
It was Pike River CEO Peter Whittall who broke the news to the miners' families this afternoon, that their worst fears had been realised.
Pike River: Families in 'absolute despair'
Families of the 29 Pike River mine victims who perished in today's second blast fell to the floor screaming and were in "absolute despair", when they were told the news.
Mine crisis: Pushy journalists invoke anger
Unscrupulous reporters have tried posing as victim support workers to gain access to distressed families, reports the Greymouth Star.
Robot finds miner's hat with lamp lit
A robot sent into the Pike River coal mine has found a miner's hat with the light still on. Footage taken underground will be shown to families at 4pm.
Pike River mine crisis: Five things you need to know
If you haven't got time to read all our in-depth coverage of the Pike River Mine disaster, here's a quick summary of five key things you need to know today.
Families angry at delay in release of mine footage
Families at this morning's Pike River briefing were unhappy they were not shown blast footage until yesterday, a miner's father says.
Pike River mine rescue 'bleaker by the day'
Dramatic security camera film has revealed the scale of Friday's Pike River mine blast.
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'.