This year's census has been cancelled following the Christchurch earthquake.
The size of Christchurch's devastating February earthquake and its aftershocks have been revised upwards.
Hundreds of camper vans are now ready for the earthquake displaced residents of Christchurch, but the demand for what is cramped and slightly claustrophobic accommodation is yet to be proven.
The families of some of those killed by falling rubble in February's Christchurch earthquake are desperate to know why buildings that had been deemed safe collapsed.
Two weeks ago government scientists warned there was almost a one in four chance of a magnitude six to seven earthquake striking Canterbury within a year.
Some children in Christchurch still have quite serious post-earthquake anxiety issues - we hear what to look for and why professional help might be a good idea.
This statue of the Virgin Mary stood in the south tower of The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and had been facing inside from when she was placed there and through the September 2010 earthquake. That changed on February 22 2010 at 12.51pm when Christchurch was rocked by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake. During the violent shaking motion Mary was t...
The Ozone Dressing Sheds on Marine Parade. The photographer comments, "A bike ride to New Brighton and the beach 3 weeks after the Feb 22 quake. Roads were still very rough and under reconstruction.
The Ozone Dressing Sheds on Marine Parade. The photographer comments, "A bike ride to New Brighton and the beach 3 weeks after the Feb 22 quake. Roads were still very rough and under reconstruction.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Quake: Lyttelton: John Key tours the town in an Army LAV".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Quake: Lyttelton: Food tent set up in Lyttelton Civil Defence centre".
The Crusaders rugby side had just finished training at Rugby Park when the quake struck.
Damage to Fitzgerald Ave after the 6.3 magnitude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.
The dried up bottom of an empty pond in Hagley Park. The photographer comments, "The earthquakes in Christchurch ruptured some of the ponds and lakes of Hagley Park".
A man wearing shorts and gumboots stands surrounded by liquefaction beside his collapsing house. He tries to phone the 'Quake helpline' for assistance and gets the response 'You have reached the quake helpline... If you're up to your knees in liquefaction... Press 1. If your house is down around your ears... Press 2. If you're looking for assistance or answers press on'. Context - The increasing frustration and misery of many Christchurch residents who are experiencing huge difficulty getting assistance after months of delays and continuing aftershocks following the Christchurch earthquakes of 4th September, 22 February and the two most recent ones on 13 June. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Members of the public recording their stories on QuakeStories during a University of Canterbury open day.
A digger parked in a residential street covered in snow.
A stack of concrete blocks removed from a building.
The Hotel Grand Chancellor, badly damaged after the 22nd of February quake. Lean is visible on the left side.
The Hotel Grand Chancellor, badly damaged after the 22nd of February quake. Lean is visible on the left side.
The decontamination area inside the city cordon. The area was set up after the 22 February 2011 earthquake in order to decontaminate equipment used in Operation Christchurch Quake.
Two men flying a kite on New Brighton beach. The photographer comments, "A bike ride to New Brighton and the beach 3 weeks after the Feb 22 quake. Roads were still very rough and under reconstruction. Kite flyers".
Liquefaction in North New Brighton. The photographer comments, "After the double quake local to my home, the liquefaction made strange shapes in the liquid content of the outpourings".
Damaged house.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Quake: Lyttelton: Lyle Phillips cooking for Anne Willliams at Lyttelton Civil Defence".
Video of participant number UC207YW's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of participant number UC208YW's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
The Mall is still cordoned off after the 6.3 quake hit Christchurch 22 Febraury 2011.
Edgeware Supervalue Supermarket being demolished after the 6.3 magnitude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.
New Zealand Defence Force and Police personnel receiving baked goods.