226 Missing, 98 dead in New Zealand, Christchurch quake: police

: Rescuers recovered 98 bodies after the earthquake, New Zealand and there are serious problems "for another 226 missing, police said Thursday.

"I can confirm that we received a total of 98 bodies," district commander Dave Cliff told reporters. "We have 226 people who are unaccounted for. We are seriously concerned about these individuals." (AFP)