75 Dead, Hundreds Missing in Christchurch, New Zealand, Quake

Rescuers struggled to reach victims trapped beneath rubble in the aftermath of a February 22 magnitude 6.3 earthquake that killed at least 75 people in Christchurch, New Zealand. Several hundred more are still missing.

The New Zealand Herald front page offers a sweep of coverage of the disaster.

SEE ALSO:

Sydney Morning Herald Quake Page

London Telegraph New Zealand Page


"New Zealand Rescuers Sift Rubble, Quake Toll Reaches 75" (Reuters)

"Nearly 400 Dead, Missing in New Zealand Quake" (AFP)

Source: New Zealand Herald, 02/23/2011