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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

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

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 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 death toll from the 2011 Canterbury earthquake in New Zealand rises to 113 with at least 226 people missing.
2011-02-25

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