A debate on the architectural way forward for earthquake hit Christchurch ahead of an exhibition and series of talks initiated by the New Zealand Institute of Architects.
The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission has heard the property manager of the Pyne Gould building did not organise detailed engineering assessments after the first quake in September.
Some Christchurch schools are so worried about the impact of February's earthquake on their students that they want special consideration to be given in their exam marks.
The insurance industry says overseas insurers have become wary of New Zealand after Monday's earthquakes in Christchurch and higher premiums across the country are now almost inevitable.
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.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Kenton Chambers on Hereford Street. Large cracks have formed between each window. Many of the windows have also broken.
Rest home residents strapped into a Royal New Zealand Air Force Hercules C-130. The residents were being evacuated from Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Mechanical Engineer students having lectures at Ohoka/Mandeville Showground. Lectures have been held in tents and in the bar at Ohoka/Mandeville showground since the February earthquake.
A gutter on Bracken Street in Avonside. The gutter and the road and footpath beside it have been cracked and warped by the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Mechanical Engineer students having lectures at Ohoka/Mandeville Showground. Lectures have been held in tents and in the bar at Ohoka/Mandeville showground since the February earthquake.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The construction of this window frame at Cranmer Court is clearly seen when the exterior stone has collapsed in the earthquake".
A photograph of the damage to a gear from the worm gear drive of the Townsend Telescope. The gear was bent during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of the right ascension slow motion gears from the Townsend Telescope. Some of the larger gear's teeth were damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A video of a residential area in Christchurch, recorded in December 2011. The video captures a 6.0 magnitude earthquake, and the liquefaction caused by this tremor.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to 68-76 Manchester Street. Red stickers have been taped to the doors, indicating that the building is unsafe to enter.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a house at 51 Laurence Street. A red sticker in the window indicates that the house is unsafe to enter.
A photograph of the earthquake-damaged tower of the ChristChurch Cathedral. A crane and a large pile of rubble are sitting in front of the tower.
A photograph of the earthquake-damaged brick wall of a house on Bealey Avenue near Springfield Road. The ceiling of the building has been braced with scaffolding.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a house in Christchurch. The outer-side wall has crumbled, the bricks spilling onto the ground and buckling the fence.
A photograph of a member of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team in the kitchen of an earthquake-damaged house. Broken crockery litters the floor.
A photograph of an excavator clearing rubble from earthquake-damaged buildings on Manchester Street. In the background emergency management personnel in hazmat suits are standing in groups.
Santorini Greek Ouzeri Restaurant & Bar. Near the side entrance are some spray painted markings left by USAR after it had been checked after the 22 February earthquake.
A gutter on Bracken Street in Avonside. The gutter and the road and footpath beside it have been cracked and warped by the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Mechanical Engineer students having lectures at Ohoka/Mandeville Showground. Lectures have been held in tents and in the bar at Ohoka/Mandeville showground since the February earthquake.
More damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church following the 22 February earthquake. The church already had its spire removed so restoration work can be carried out.
A video about the 2011 Ballantynes sale which was held in the CBS Arena after the store in town was damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
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.
Mechanical Engineer students having lectures at Ohoka/Mandeville Showground. Lectures have been held in tents and in the bar at Ohoka/Mandeville showground since the February earthquake.
Mechanical Engineer students having lectures at Ohoka/Mandeville Showground. Lectures have been held in tents and in the bar at Ohoka/Mandeville showground since the February earthquake.
Mechanical Engineer students having lectures at Ohoka/Mandeville Showground. Lectures have been held in tents and in the bar at Ohoka/Mandeville showground since the February earthquake.