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2016
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| Feb.13 |
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New Zealand cliffs collapse in Christchurch earthquake Map of Christchurch New Zealand There were no immediate reports of serious damage, nearly five years after a deadly, more powerful quake destroyed much of the city center
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| Mar.23 |
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New Zealand flag referendum set to reveal result New Zealanders are waiting to hear whether they will have a new flag, as a referendum on whether to replace their existing one draws to a close
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| Apr.4 |
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Ex-New Zealand Premier Helen Clark to run for UN top job Helen Clark has ended months of speculation by announcing her candidacy to become the next UN secretary-general
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| May.2 |
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North Carolina mother, daughter survive 5 days in New Zealand wilderness Map of Tararua Forest Park New Zealand An exchange student and her mother were rescued over the weekend, where they were lost for five days after setting off on a day hike
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| Aug.19 |
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All Blacks hotel room in Sydney 'bugged' New Zealand Rugby says a hotel room where the All Blacks held meetings in Sydney was bugged before a match against Australia
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| Sep.1 |
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Powerful quake off north-east New Zealand coast Map of Gisborne New Zealand Residents of a small community on the east coast of North Island have been told they can return to homes, after a severe earthquake at sea
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| Nov.13 |
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At least 2 dead in powerful New Zealand earthquake Map of Christchurch New Zealand At least two people were killed after a powerful 7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand near the city of Christchurch early Sunday morning | |
| Nov.14 |
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New Zealand earthquake: Kaikoura evacuations Map of Kaikoura New Zealand New Zealand rescue workers are evacuating scores of tourists and residents from the town hardest hit by a series of powerful earthquakes | |
| Nov.15 |
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New Zealand earthquake: Warships head to Kaikoura Map of Kaikoura New Zealand Australian, Canadian and US warships are heading to the town to help with evacuations after a series of powerful earthquakes
| Nov.21 |
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2 strong quakes strike New Zealand; no reports of damage Map of Christchurch New Zealand
| Nov.26 |
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7 dead, 1 missing as waves hit New Zealand fishing boat Map of Kaipara Harbour Auckland New Zealand A chartered fishing boat disappeared from view in large waves at the entrance to a harbor near Auckland. The Francie was carrying 11 people | |
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| Dec.4 |
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Prime Minister John Key in surprise resignation Key has announced that he will resign as prime minister of New Zealand, after eight years in the job, citing family reasons | |
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