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Pike River joins list of mining tragedies
Today's Pike River disaster ranks as the worst national mining disaster in 96 years since 43 coal miners lost their lives at Ralph's Mine, Waikato.
Pike River blast: Vehicles remain where miners caught work bus
Some of the cars lined up outside the Do Duck Inn Bakery come and go, but others have not moved since Friday.
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.
Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Courageous coal boss in need of backup
The only sign that the Pike River boss is feeling the strain are the dark bags under his eyes which sag lower by the day.
Breakdown a 'kick in the guts' for families
Relatives of the trapped miners reacted with disbelief and anger to news a robot had malfunctioned.
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.
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'.
'Situation gets bleaker by the hour' - Broad
The Police Commissioner Howard Broad echoed the feelings of all involved in the Pike River disaster, as it was revealed drilling on the mine bore hole was still hours from completion.
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.
Support for trapped Pike River miners
Signs have been erected around Greymouth in support of the 29 miners and contractors trapped in the Pike River mine.
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.
NZOG shares down a third after Pike River trading halt
New Zealand Oil & Gas has shed as much as a third of its market value when the shares resumed trading this afternoon after being halted for the Pike River Coal mine explosion.
Missing man's parents put worries down mineshaft
After learning his stepson was one of the 29 trapped miners, Stephen Rose began carrying a 'worry stone' around with him.
'Why didn't they put gladwrap on robot?'
The Defence Force robot was 'the bright spot' for those waiting on the rescue of 29 trapped miners and news it failed was 'a kick in the guts', the Grey District Mayor says.
PM shares Pike River frustration
"The families are frustrated, we are frustrated, the country is frustrated," John Key said after four days of waiting for a rescue effort.