
Friends and relatives of those missing after the Christchurch earthquake have described the pain of not knowing the fate of their loved one
The Chinese Government is calling on New Zealand to give special compensation to the families of Chinese people killed in the Christchurch earthquake.
Paediatrician Nick Baker talks to Nine to Noon about the risks to Christchurch babies in the aftermath of the earthquakes dogging the area.
At one minute to seven last night, two beams of light were switched on to commemorate the anniversary of the first Canterbury earthquake.
Christchurch people will be allowed to walk through the heart of the city this weekend for the first time since February's devastating earthquake.
The Prime Minister says the Labour Party is threatening to write cheques the country can't afford with its Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Package.
Martin van Beynen is an award-winning journalist with the Christchurch newspaper The Press. His book, 'Trapped: Remarkable Stories of Survival from the 2011 Canterbury Earthquake' documents the experiences of 23 survivors.
Nilgun Kulpe a counsellor with Relationship Services in Christchurch who was working on the 5th floor of the CTV building when the earthquake struck.
Bronze award presented to Claire Laredo, from Christchurch. Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.
The Christchurch City Council has been questioned over whether it was playing russian roulette with its citizens with its rules on earthquake prone buildings.
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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Mona Vale Gatehouse. Wire fencing and tape has been placed around the building as a cordon.
The Library Chambers behind cordon fencing. The entrance has been sprayed painted after it was checked by a USAR team following the February earthquake.
Bronze award presented to Matthew Prendergast, from Christchurch. Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.
A photograph of a member of the public and a camera man standing in front of collapsed stores on Manchester Street taken shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. An excavator can be seen in the background removing rubble.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Emma Howard was married today to Chris Greenslade at the Christ the King church centre on Greers Road, Burnside. Howard was pulled out of the collapsed PGC building after February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".
A photograph of the rubble of the Observatory tower in the South Quad of the Christchurch Arts Centre. The tower collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake. A digger was used to clear the rubble away from the building.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Emma Howard was married today to Chris Greenslade at the Christ the King church centre on Greers Road, Burnside. Howard was pulled out of the collapsed PGC building after February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Emma Howard was married today to Chris Greenslade at the Christ the King church centre on Greers Road, Burnside. Howard was pulled out of the collapsed PGC building after February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".
A police officer directing traffic on the intersection of Worcester and Montreal Streets shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. People can be seen on either side of the street, attempting to exit town and make their way home.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a building in central Christchurch. Broken glass and other rubble litters the courtyard in front of the building. There is a large crack in the brick wall to the right. A red sticker on the glass door indicates that the building is unsafe to enter.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a block of buildings on Lichfield Street. The top floor of the middle building has collapsed and the rubble has spilled onto the street. A large section of the closest building has also collapsed. Most of the rubble has since been cleared from the footpath.
Infrastructure damage in Lyttelton.
Rock falls in redcliffs.
Rock falls in redcliffs.
Rock falls in redcliffs.
New Bridge in Ferrymead.
Infrastructure damage in Lyttelton.
Damaged footpath in Lyttelton.
Infrastructure damage in Lyttelton.