More evacuations as dams caused by the earthquake threaten to breach in Marlborough and Kaikoura evacuees are given temporary accommodation in Christchurch.
As aftershocks from Canterbury's 7-point-one magnitude earthquake continue, scientists are gathering massive amounts of scientific data and personal accounts.
There are 10 fresh regulations already in place under emergency powers rushed through Parliament to deal with the Canterbury earthquake.
After commemorating the anniversary of last year's deadly earthquake in Christchurch, many are now looking to the region's future.
A lawyer is claiming five victims of February's Christchurch earthquake died because of inept search and rescue efforts.
A proof-reading error from the Earthquake Recovery Minister's office has caused ructions at the Christchurch City Council today.
The Christchurch Casino reopened its doors last night for the first time since the February 22nd earthquake.
The Government is considering introducing a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes in Christchurch this afternoon.
Using mini-seismometers which connect to home computers by a USB connection, volunteers in Christchurch are collecting a huge amount of earthquake data.
Co-founders of Gap Filler, a creative urban regeneration initiative started in Canterbury in response to the earthquakes.
The worst of the exodus from Christchurch after last year's earthquakes is over, according to a group which studies population trends.
17 jobs have gone at the Christchurch Art Gallery, which is closed for earthquake repairs until at least June next year.
The first part of the Royal Commission's report into the Canterbury earthquakes has been released - and includes 70 recommendations.
In Christchurch, 75 police officers from across the country remain on the beat, bolstering the local contingent following February's earthquake.
The Earthquake Recovery Minister and the Insurance Council both deny that insurance companies pressured the Government to relax building guidelines in Canterbury.
Christchurch locals made homeless by the earthquakes have made an emotional plea to the council for 100 percent rates relief.
Bruce Springsteen has announced dates for a New Zealand tour including a concert in Christchurch for the anniversary of the February 2011 earthquake.
A civic memorial service was held at 12.30pm on the north bank of Oi Manawa, Canterbury National Earthquake Memorial.
Karen Brown reports from Chch, where there seems to be no end in sight for the mental health problems caused by the earthquakes
The Earthquake Commission could have a big job on its hands fixing quake damaged Christchurch homes for a second time.
The Black Caps captain will lay a wreath in Christchurch for the Canterbury earthquake remembrance service. Brenton Vannisselroy has te pūrongo hakinakina.
In less than a minute, Christchurch and its people will be changed forever. Produced by Katy Gosset and Justin Gregory.
Forty Christchurch homeowners have headed back to court, as they seek to take a class action against earthquake insurer Southern Response.
It might feel like the Christchurch earthquakes struck a lifetime ago, but the city and its residents are still recovering, both physically and mentally.
Five years after being created the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, commonly known as CERA, will officially close its doors on Monday.
Christchurch businesses are calling on the council to keep the New Brighton pier open while earthquake repairs are completed.
Our Christchurch reporter Rachel Graham travelled to Japan, with the support of the Asia New Zealand Foundation, to find out.
The track will open this week after being closed for nearly a year after the line suffered extensive damage in last November's earthquake.
Tourism, native planting, and bee keeping are all possibilities a community lead working group is waiting on government funding to explore.
The Christchurch City Council and the Earthquake Commission are devising a wholesale solution to the city's flood protection.