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Cracks are beginning to emerge in the Chilean miners' planned unity over media arrangements.

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Some cried, others prayed, most just smiled and wrapped their arms around the wives.

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Chile miners' rescue: <i>Latest updates</i>

Follow the rescue of the 33 trapped Chilean miners as it unfolds with nzherald's Latest Updates.

Chilean miners celebrate rescue

After 69 long days trapped in a collapsed mine hundreds of metres underground, 33 miners are being winched to safety one by one.

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.