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The state of emergency in New Zealand following the 2011 Canterbury earthquake is extended for another week.
2011-04-12

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

A dust storm hits Christchurch, New Zealand, hampering the recovery efforts from the 2011 Canterbury earthquake.
2011-03-2

New Zealand police evacuate 60 properties in Christchurch suburbs after cracks from the 2011 Canterbury earthquake appear in cliffs.
2011-02-28

New Zealand police will start releasing the names of victims at 4pm local time.
2011-02-24

The death toll from the earthquake reaches 98 with police fearing for another 226.
2011-02-24

Rescue crews pull out of central Christchurch due to fears that one of the tallest buildings, the Grand Chancellor Hotel, will collapse.
2011-02-23

New Zealand police introduce a curfew in central Christchurch as six people are arrested for looting.
2011-02-23

The Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key declares a national emergency.
2011-02-23

Radio New Zealand reports that buildings have collapsed with 200 people trapped in one building alone.
2011-02-22