Medics from the New Zealand Army assisting a rest home resident. The resident was being transferred onto a Boeing 757 and evacuated from Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Members of the Lyttelton community lining up outside tents outside the Lyttelton Recreation Centre. The tents were set up by members of the New Zealand Defence Force who are handing out meals inside.
An interview with LT Michael Clulow, 2nd Engineer Regiment, about the New Zealand Army engineers turning New Brighton sea water into fresh water for local residents.
A video about HMNZS Canterbury providing meals to Lyttelton residents after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. About 700 meals were prepared on the ship for residents who were displaced after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
An image from a Army News March 2011 photo compilation titled, "All in a Days Work". The image is captioned, "Defence Force personnel help with the aero-medical evacuation of elderly and vulnerable patients".
An aerial view of Lyttelton a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The HMZNS Canterbury, HMNZS Otago and HMNZS Pukaki can be seen in the Lyttelton Port.
An aerial view of Lyttelton a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The HMZNS Canterbury, HMNZS Otago and HMNZS Pukaki can be seen in the Lyttelton Port.
People from Christchurch boarding the Royal New Zealand Air Force's Hercules at the Christchurch airport. These people were evacuated from Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
The Royal New Zealand Air Force's C-130 Hercules almost ready to take off. The Hercules was being used to evacuate people from Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force discuss matters outside a Boeing 757 at the Christchurch Airport. The Boeing is carrying rest home residents affected by the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Medics from the New Zealand Army lifting a rest home resident from an ambulance. The resident was being transferred onto a Boeing 757 and evacuated from Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Royal New Zealand Air Force and New Zealand Army personnel check on rest home residents who are being evacuated from Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
An aerial view of Lyttelton a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The HMZNS Canterbury, HMNZS Otago and HMNZS Pukaki can be seen in the Lyttelton Port.
Personnel from the Royal New Zealand Air Force loading baggage onto a Boeing 757. The aircraft was used to evacuate people from Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Personnel from the Royal New Zealand Air Force loading baggage onto a Boeing 757. The aircraft was used to evacuate people from Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
An image from a Army News March 2011 article titled, "Territorial Force". The image shows members of the Auckland and Northland Territorial Units clearing silt from a resident's garden in east Christchurch. The resident is out in the garden helping out.
Members of No. 40 Squadron, a transport squadron in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, preparing the Hercules to move people out of Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A member of the Air Force supporting the loading of a C-130 Hercules. The Hercules was used to evacuate people from Christchurch City after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A member of the Air Force supporting the loading of a C-130 Hercules. The Hercules was used to evacuate people from Christchurch City after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A member of the Air Force supporting the loading of a C-130 Hercules. The Hercules was used to evacuate people from Christchurch City after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A press release from the United States of America Embassy New Zealand, about their response to the 22 February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch.
A member of the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) crawling in between two layers of the Smiths City car park. To his right, a crushed car can be seen.
A member of the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) crawling in between two layers of the Smiths City car park. To his right, a crushed car can be seen.
Provincial towns and rural communities around the country say they will be financially ruined under proposals to strengthen buildings following the Christchurch earthquakes. Dale Williams is Mayor of Otorohanga, Dave Cull is Mayor of Dunedin and Lawrence Yule is Mayor of Hastings and president of Local Government NZ.
Plumbers say EQC paying bills too slowly, Earthquake Commission defends its claim process, Events centre, not stimulus package, for West Coast, Harawira calls meeting to consider forming new party, Government, Auckland council split over development, Search work in Christchurch central city nears completion, Power in South Christchurch threatened by cut cable.
Some residents in one of Christchurch's worst affected suburbs doubt a new government agency will help their earthquake recovery. An announcement about a new department is expected within days but some of those still severely affected question the setting up of a new bureaucracy.
Legal aid changes incense legal fraternity, No eftpos available at Rugby World Cup, Japan says radiation declining but crisis matches Chernobyl, Government budgets $8.5 billion to rebuild Christchurch, Unanimous support over earthquake powers breaks down, and Maori Party MP says using police in oil protest extreme.
Strong aftershocks felt in Canterbury, Quake firms to seek government wage subsidy, More services, access to buildings being restored in Christchurch, Minister for Earthquake Recovery discusses plans, Heavy rain causes flooding and road closures in Lower North Island, Building codes minimised quake's injuries and damage, Glass supply freezes as Christchurch companies clean up.
A photograph of the Durham Street Methodist Church. The parapet at the tip of the front gable has come loose and is leaning towards the road. Steel bracing has been placed behind the parapet to keep it from toppling.
Members of No. 40 Squadron, a transport squadron in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, preparing the Hercules to move people out of Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.