Sources: Stuff TVNZ
The state of emergency in New Zealand following the 2011 Canterbury earthquake is extended for another week. 2011-04-12
A memorial service is held in Christchurch, New Zealand, for the victims of the 2011 Canterbury earthquake. 2011-03-18
John Carter, the New Zealand Minister for Civil Defence, extends the State of National Emergency for another week. 2011-03-13
Bob Parker, the mayor of the New Zealand city of Christchurch, estimates that the city centre is still "very, very dangerous" with up to a third of the buildings needing to be demolished. 2011-03-13
The state of emergency put in place after the 2011 Canterbury earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, is extended. 2011-03-7
The death toll from the earthquake in New Zealand rises to 144 and there is great concern about 200 more people missing. 2011-02-26
The death toll from the earthquake reaches 98 with police fearing for another 226. 2011-02-24
The Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key declares a national emergency. 2011-02-23
The Prime Minister of New Zealand calls an emergency Cabinet meeting while Bob Parker, the Mayor of Christchurch, declares a state of emergency. 2011-02-22
The New Zealand Fire Service confirms that there have been at least 65 deaths resulting from the earthquake with the city of Christchurch not having enough ambulances. 2011-02-22