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
A search of ChristChurch Cathedral, Christchurch has found no bodies from the 2011 Canterbury earthquake despite fears that there were 22 bodies buried there - the confirmed death toll is 165. 2011-03-5
New Zealand authorities state that they have given up finding survivors from the 2011 Canterbury earthquake with the final death toll expected to be approximately 240. 2011-03-3
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
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 New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings, scheduled for 8 March, has been canceled due to the earthquake.2011-02-25
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
An earthquake of 6.3 magnitude strikes the region of Canterbury in the South Island of New Zealand, disrupting communications to the area and closing Christchurch Airport. 2011-02-22