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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.
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.
Pike mining job a 'dream come true' for trapped miner
Missing miner Stuart Mudge loves the industry for the hard work and mateship it provides.
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.
Pike mine survivor suffers double tragedy
West Coast mine blast survivor suffers a double tragedy after his brother was trapped, and his grandfather died.
Mine expert: No urgent rush to reach miners
An Australian mine expert says there is no urgent need to reach the trapped miners "at this point in time", backing the Pike River rescue approach.
<i>Our View:</i> We watch and wait with Coasters
With luck, the country will receive news that the brave 29 are back above ground and telling tall tales over a beer.
Bosses given ACC safety incentive
Government plans to apply "experience rating" - essentially a no- or low-claims discount on employers' ACC levies - from April next year.