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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

The Seychelles declares a state of emergency after a large explosion in an industrial area on Mahé destroys commercial buildings and nearby residential housing, injuring people and also damaging the Seychelles International Airport. A separate state of emergency is also declared for ongoing floods in the country, which have killed at least three people.
2023-12-7

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

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

A state of emergency is declared in the New Zealand district of Whanganui due to flooding.
2013-10-15

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

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

The state of emergency in Christchurch, New Zealand, following the 2010 Canterbury earthquake is lifted.
2010-09-16

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