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Rescuers halt search for quake survivors

RESCUERS have officially given up hope of finding more survivors of New Zealand’s earthquake, saying no one trapped in rubble when the disaster struck could still be alive.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2011

Christchurch ends quake survivor search

New Zealand ruled out any chance of finding more earthquake survivors today, saying the operation was now in the recovery stage.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2011

Families visit quake-hit city

FAMILY members visited collapsed buildings yesterday where bodies of their loved ones lie trapped more than a week after New Zealand’s earthquake, as officials said some remains may never be recovered from the rubble.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2011

Aftershock hits New Zealand city

Hopes are fading of finding any more survivors following the devastating earthquake in New Zealand after a strong aftershock measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale caused problems in the city and suburbs this morning.

Fri, 25 Feb, 2011

Rescuers scramble to rescue New Zealand earthquake victims

Rescuers used their bare hands, dogs, and heavy machines in an urgent search for survivors still trapped in collapsed buildings more than 24 hours after an earthquake devastated one of New Zealand's largest cities.

Wed, 23 Feb, 2011