Breakdown a 'kick in the guts' for families
Relatives of the trapped miners reacted with disbelief and anger to news a robot had malfunctioned.
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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.
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.
Robot always a 'long shot' - academic
Sending a robot into the Pike River coal mine where 29 men are trapped was always a "long shot", an expert says.
Pike River mine crisis: Five things you need to know (Day 5)
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.
Coast mood slowly turns to anger
The sun smiled on Greymouth yesterday, but faces were grim and the sadness here was palpable.
The boy down the mine
The day before he went down the mine for the first time, Joseph Dunbar turned 17.
Blast fears slow drilling
Drilling on a new borehole into the Pike River coal mine is in its final stages, with 20m of the 162m tunnel to go.
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.
Pike River disaster a 'rerun' of 1986 horror
An Aussie mine expert recalls when rescuers were within metres of 12 trapped miners, only to be recalled due to "off the chart" gas readings.
Robot to enter tunnel once gas levels drop
Rescuers plan to send a Defence Force robot into the Pike River coal mine where 29 miners remain trapped after an explosion on Friday, one gas levels drop.
Pike River miners: Behind the names
nzherald.co.nz profiles the men trapped in the Pike River coal mine on the West Coast.
Pike River mine crisis: Five things you need to know (Day 4)
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.
'I hope they all walk out' - trapped miner's father
The families of the trapped miners are holding onto hope that their loved ones will emerge alive.
Police name trapped Pike River miners
Police have officially named the 29 miners trapped in the Pike River coal mine on the West Coast since Friday.
Robot could make mine more dangerous - Pike River
Pike River says equipment such as robots could create sparks in a gaseous environment.
West Coast 'in limbo' ahead of rescue - Mayor
Testing of gas levels in the Pike River mine continued overnight, but the mine is still deemed too dangerous for a rescue attempt to be mounted.
Team ready to rescue their brothers
Rescuers are on standby to enter the Pike River coal mine to bring out their brothers, and will go in at the slightest opportunity.
Mine 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.
Pike River mine board denies cutting corners
The Pike River coal mine board has rebutted allegations that money woes compromised safety at the mine.
Rescuers cling to hope as drilling begins
Rescue 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.
Pike blast: Mine rescue member among trapped miners
It'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.