The Canterbury earthquakes have forced the Government to look more closely at the strength of the country's transport, water, sewerage, energy and communication networks.
A sound recording of the 22 February 2011 earthquake at St George's Hospital captured by a heart specialist who was dictating medical notes.
The stage party singing at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
The stage party singing at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
The stage party singing at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
The devastation caused by the Christchurch earthquake has other cities reviewing how well they are prepared for a similar shake.
Our tech/science correspondent Peter Griffin takes a look at technology use after the Christchurch earthquake. Plus version 2 of the iPad.
A senior Wellington public servant is reported to be the new head of the authority that will oversee the Canterbury earthquake recovery effort.
In June, the Hororata hotel in Canterbury closed after it became clear there was no economic way to repair damage caused by the September earthquake.
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 22 February 2011 entitled, "Another big earthquake".
A story submitted by lisa estuary road to the QuakeStories website.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 24 December 2011 entitled, "Mystery message".
A story submitted by Angela to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Anonymous to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Eva to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Allie to the QuakeStories website.
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 15 April 2011 entitled, "What turned out to be my Earthquake Quilt...".
A report covering the ecological effects of the Christchurch Earthquake upon the city's rivers.
A report on the ecological effects of the Christchurch Earthquake upon the city's estuary.
Members of the New Zealand Police and Army at the Operation Earthquake Task Force Headquarters.
A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.
Photos taken in Lyttelton following the February 22 earthquake. File ref: CCL-2011-03-05-After-The-Earthquake-P1110570 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos taken in Lyttelton following the February 22 earthquake. File ref: CCL-2011-03-05-After-The-Earthquake-P1110576 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos taken in Lyttelton following the February 22 earthquake. File ref: CCL-2011-03-05-After-The-Earthquake-P1110533 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos taken in Lyttelton following the February 22 earthquake. File ref: CCL-2011-03-05-After-The-Earthquake-P1110482 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos taken in Lyttelton following the February 22 earthquake. File ref: CCL-2011-03-05-After-The-Earthquake-P1110535 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos taken in Lyttelton following the February 22 earthquake. File ref: CCL-2011-03-05-After-The-Earthquake-P1110545 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos taken in Lyttelton following the February 22 earthquake. File ref: CCL-2011-03-05-After-The-Earthquake-P1110534 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos taken in Lyttelton following the February 22 earthquake. File ref: CCL-2011-03-05-After-The-Earthquake-P1110536 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos taken in Lyttelton following the February 22 earthquake. File ref: CCL-2011-03-05-After-The-Earthquake-P1110532 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries