Sources: Stuff TVNZ
The state of emergency in New Zealand following the 2011 Canterbury earthquake is extended for another week. 2011-04-12
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
A dust storm hits Christchurch, New Zealand, hampering the recovery efforts from the 2011 Canterbury earthquake. 2011-03-2
New Zealand holds a two-minute silence in respect for the victims of the 2011 Canterbury earthquake. 2011-03-1
Aftershocks force the evacuation of residents in Mount Pleasant, an outer suburb of Christchurch. 2011-02-26
New Zealand police introduce a curfew in central Christchurch as six people are arrested for looting. 2011-02-23
Christchurch Cathedral is badly damaged in the quake, losing its spire. 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
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