New ZealandPike River expected methane gas emissionsMethane gas has long been identified as a potential problem for the Pike River Coal mine, as rescuers scramble to find up to 27 missing miners.19 Nov 08:23 AM
OpinionYour messages of support for the Pike River minersSend your messages of support to the families and friends of the trapped West Coast miners.19 Nov 08:20 AM
Opinion<i>Chris Baker</i>: Clean technology the only alternative to coal miningThere's about 1 trillion tonnes of easy-access coal available.02 Nov 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Jeanette Fitzsimons:</i> Keep coal in the hole, or green efforts will remain futile01 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldCracks emerge as miners face lure of media goldCracks are beginning to emerge in the Chilean miners' planned unity over media arrangements.19 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldAmorous Chilean miner has second mistressThe rescued Chilean miner dubbed the 'Casanova Nurse' after his wife and girlfriend came to blows over him has a second mistress17 Oct 09:31 PM
WorldMiners 'just want to get home'Most of Chile's 33 rescued miners are preparing to return to the homes they last saw more than 70 days ago.14 Oct 09:56 PM
WorldChile: Freedom against all the oddsSome cried, others prayed, most just smiled and wrapped their arms around the wives.14 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldChile miners' rescue: <i>Latest updates</i>Follow the rescue of the 33 trapped Chilean miners as it unfolds with nzherald's Latest Updates.13 Oct 06:55 AM
