Offstream
news

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

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

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

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

300 persons are estimated to be still missing in Christchurch, New Zealand, following yesterday's earthquake with the official death toll reaching 75.
2011-02-23

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