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>> the blast tore through a mine on the west coast of new zealand's south island, not far from the site of the country's worst mining disaster, that killed 19 workers back in 1967. >> witnesses say the electricity in this mine went out shortly before the blast, which was powerful enough to literally blow one driver off his machine, deep into that mine tunnel. so far, five workers have managed to stumble to the surface. officials say as many as 30 more, though, are still missing. >> there is a specialist mine rescue team on-site. there are issues with making sure that the site is safe...

generosity from strangers and from some competing stores, offering to loan or donate dresses to stranded brides. the government rescue of general motors is being seen as a success, according to wall street analysts. that's based on gm's stock closing higher yesterday after one day of trading. that's prompting some crowing from the obama administration. as chris bury now reports. >> reporter: the president took a victory lap. >> there were plenty of doubters and naysayers who said it couldn't be done. >> reporter: but from the very moment gm's new boss rang the opening bell, the sou...

coal miners. >> the blast tore through a mine on the west coast of new zealand's south island, not far from the site of the country's worst mining disaster, that killed 19 workers back in 1967. >> witnesses say the electricity in this mine went out shortly before the blast, which was powerful enough to literally blow one driver off his machine, deep into that mine tunnel. so far, five workers have managed to stumble to the surface. officials say as many as 30 more, though, are still missing. >> there is a specialist mine rescue team on-site. there are issues with making sure that the...