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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

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

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

Aftershocks force the evacuation of residents in Mount Pleasant, an outer suburb of Christchurch.
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

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

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