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Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Large shark kills man in rare attack off New Zealand beach; police fire shots at it from boat

Monday, November 19, 2012  Wranglers say horses, other animals used in 'Hobbit' movies died on unsafe New Zealand farm

Thursday, March 03, 2011  Officials declare New Zealand quake rescue effort over, with 'no chance' of more survivors

Saturday, February 26, 2011  The death toll from this weeks earthquake in New Zealand is now 145. New Zealand's premier said the Christchurch quake may be the country's worst disaster ever.

Friday, February 25, 2011  Since Tuesday's massive earthquake rumbled through Christchurch, killing at least 113, water and power supplies to thousands have been cut.

Monday, February 21, 2011  Strong earthquake strikes near Christchurch, New Zealand; unconfirmed reports of fatalities

Wednesday, November 24, 2010  Police: 29 miners have died at New Zealand mine after 2nd blast that none could have survived

Monday, November 22, 2010  Families grow frustrated, officials prepare for possible deaths at NZ mine where 29 trapped

Friday, November 19, 2010  Police said that shortly before the blast the electricity went out in the mine, which may have caused ventilation problems.

Sunday, September 05, 2010  News making headlines around the world Sunday, September 5, 2010.

Saturday, September 04, 2010  Your world news headlines from September 4, 2010.

Friday, September 03, 2010  A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday and caused widespread damage, but there were just two reports of serious injuries.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009  Unprecedented global alert sounded as swine flu confirmed in Israel and New Zealand