A photograph of an earthquake-damaged building, previously the site of Portobello Antiques on Tuam Street. The wall of the second storey has collapsed leaving the inside exposed.
A photograph of an earthquake-damaged building, previously the site of Portobello Antiques on Tuam Street. The wall of the second storey has collapsed leaving the inside exposed.
A photograph of earthquake damage to the Crown Masonic Lodge on Wordsworth Street, also known as the Freemasons Centre. Sections of this brick wall at the front of the building have collapsed.
A photograph of an earthquake-damaged house in Linwood. The front wall of the church has collapsed inwards, exposing the interior of the church, now full of bricks.
Damage to the A and T Burt building on Ferry Road in Woolston. Masonry has collapsed from the top section of the building's front wall, exposing its ceiling.
Royal Commission hearings into the Canterbury earthquakes started in Christchurch today, with a indication that questions will be raised about whether some of those trapped in collapsed buildings could have survived.
The owner of a building that collapsed in last February's Christchurch earthquake - killing four people - has faced questioning about why he did not get recommended strengthening work done.
The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission has heard that evidence crucial to working out what caused the collapse of the Canterbury Television Building, was destroyed by the firm which oversaw its design.
For the first time the man whose firm designed the CTV building has apologised to the families of the 115 people killed when it collapsed in the Christchurch earthquake.
The collapsed Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Lyttelton. Wire fencing has been placed outside the building to keep the public away. Pot plants have been placed along it to brighten it up.
Damage to the building housing Java Coffee House, on the corner of High and Lichfield Streets. The facade of the upper storey has collapsed, destroying the awnings below.
The damaged Edward Gibbon Plumbing Plus building on the corner of Tuam and Madras Streets. The upper storey has partially collapsed, and fallen bricks litter the road below.
The damaged Edward Gibbon Plumbing Plus building on the corner of Tuam and Madras Streets. The upper storey has partially collapsed, and fallen bricks litter the road below.
The damaged Edward Gibbon Plumbing Plus building on the corner of Tuam and Madras Streets. The upper storey has partially collapsed, and fallen bricks litter the road below.
A view into a residential property, looking through the gate. The house has sunk to one side, the roof has collapsed and cracks can be clearly seen in the wall.
A crane sits beside the badly damaged Cranmer Courts building. The corner tower has collapsed. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Cranmer Courts, Montreal St".
A crane sits beside the badly damaged Cranmer Courts building. The corner tower has collapsed. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Cranmer Courts, Montreal St".
The damaged Edward Gibbon Plumbing Plus building on the corner of Tuam and Madras Streets. The upper storey has partially collapsed, and fallen bricks litter the road below.
The damaged Edward Gibbon Plumbing Plus building on the corner of Tuam and Madras Streets. The upper storey has partially collapsed, and fallen bricks litter the road below.
The damaged Edward Gibbon Plumbing Plus building on the corner of Tuam and Madras Streets. The upper storey has partially collapsed, and fallen bricks litter the road below.
The damaged Edward Gibbon Plumbing Plus building on the corner of Tuam and Madras Streets. The upper storey has partially collapsed, and fallen bricks litter the road below.
Cordon fencing on Colombo Street. People are walking along the fence to have a look at the damaged buildings and demolition sites. The upper storeys of a building have partially collapsed.
A powerful aftershock on 13 June has caused a building to partially collapse on the corner of Stanmore Road and Worcester Street. The area has been cordoned off from the public.
A view into a residential property, looking through the gate. The house has sunk to one side, the roof has collapsed and cracks can be clearly seen in the wall.
Damage to a row of shops on Barbadoes Street. The brick facades have collapsed, crushing the awnings. The building is cordoned off with road cones and police tape.
Damage to a residential property on Chichester Street in Pines Beach, after the September 4th earthquake. "Danger Keep Out" tape bars off entry to the collapsing side of the house.
The damaged Edward Gibbon Plumbing Plus building on the corner of Tuam and Madras Streets. The upper storey has partially collapsed, and fallen bricks litter the road below.
A photograph of earthquake damage to the Crown Masonic Lodge on Wordsworth Street, also known as the Freemasons Centre. Sections of this brick wall at the front of the building have collapsed.
A powerful aftershock on 13 June has caused a building to partially collapse on the corner of Stanmore Road and Worcester Street. The area has been cordoned off from the public.
Damage to the Provincial Council Buildings. The Stone Chamber has collapsed, and is behind cordon fencing. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Provincial Chambers, Durham St".