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A state of emergency is declared in Christchurch, New Zealand, as firefighters attempt to control a bushfire in the city's Port Hills region.
2024-02-14

A national state of emergency is declared in New Zealand for only the third time in the country's history as Cyclone Gabrielle affects the country.
2023-02-14

Thousands of people are left without power as Cyclone Gabrielle makes landfall over North Island, New Zealand. The regions of Northland and Auckland are currently under a state of emergency.
2023-02-12

New Zealand declares a national state of emergency as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 205.
2020-03-25

Seven regions in New Zealand declare states of emergency as Cyclone Gita makes landfall.
2018-02-20

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

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

A state of emergency and curfew are declared in Christchurch, New Zealand, after the 2010 Canterbury earthquake.
2010-09-4