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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

The state of emergency put in place after the 2011 Canterbury earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, is extended.
2011-03-7

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

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

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 Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key calls for two minutes of silence on Tuesday March 1 at 12:51 pm, exactly one week after the earthquake.
2011-02-26

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