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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.
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.
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.
Pike River blast: Praying for a miracle
Praying for a miracle, hundreds attended church services in Greymouth on Sunday morning.
Pike 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.
Pike River blast: Miners may be able to talk to families
The hole being drilled by Pike River mine rescuers could allow the miners to communicate with people on the surface.
Anxious families head to Pike River mine
Families of the 29 men trapped in the Pike River coal mine near Greymouth on the West Coast are being taken to the site.
It begins as a normal day but ends in fear
While residents gather and families worry, hospital staff and funeral directors prepare themselves for all scenarios.
Mining experts question Pike River safety
International mining experts have raised concerns about safety issues at Pike River Coal which may have led to the explosion.