
Parapet of this building collapsed during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
This building lost its parapet during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit Christchurch on 4 September 2010.
Building parapet reduced to rubble during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on 4 September 2010.
Building parapet reduced to rubble during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on 4 September 2010.
This building lost its parapet during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit Christchurch on 4 September 2010.
In North Hagley Park thousands of people gather for a Memorial Service in a day of remembrance and to stand united in two minutes of silence. Then Hewitt Humphrey reads the names of those who died in the earthquake .
A man representing 'Christchurch' kneels on the floor and tips out the pieces of the 'broken heart jigsaw'. He wonders where to start. Context - on 22 February 2011 a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Christchurch which has probably killed more than 200 people (at this point the number is still not known) and caused very severe damage. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Passengers use the baggage carousel at the Christchurch Airport to sleep on as they are swept around. 'Such a unique concept... a revolving motel!' Shortage of accommodation in Christchurch, because of earthquake-damaged hotels and motels and workers coming in for the Rebuild, was a serious problem for travellers to Christchurch, leading many to sleep in the airport overnight. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A man reads about the Christchurch earthquake in the newspaper and although he can count on two months of warm weather he feels bad, suffering from survivors' guilt. His wife tells him that it will be raining for most of the time over the next couple of months, which makes him feel better. Context - The Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
At least 20 thousand people gathered at the public memorial service in Christchurch to remember the earthquake that occured one year earlier.
The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he's lost patience with the private insurance industry over delays in settling quake related claims.
An historic Christchurch clock tower damaged in the earthquakes was unveiled today, after undergoing more than eight hundred thousand dollars of repairs.
We're joined now by the Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee - who is in Christchurch.
For Best View Press"L" All 23 Arts Centre heritage buildings received significant damage in the earthquake and its subsequent aftershocks, and all have been issued with a red “Unsafe” placard. As a result of the magnitude of this damage, the Arts Centre Trust Board— the body charged with ensuring this iconic precinct is preserved and pr...
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Workers are trapped in the Forsyth Barr building with 'Help' signs in the window".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Shane Hicks moving to a motel as he fears his house is condemned at Pines Beach the day after the earthquake".
A tall building sways and groans, creaks and rumbles during an earthquake. Someone from inside at the top of the building says 'Earthquake? No... This is an extreme adventure activity that you'll be billed for later!' Context - The earthquakes in Christchurch and the Canterbury region. The three major ones were on 4th September 2010, 22 February 2011 and 13 June 2011 and there have been hundreds of aftershocks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"Extraordinary powers for extraordinary times."The Government says that's what it's giving to the new Christchurch earthquake authority it's set up to lead the rebuild.
An infographic describing Budget announcements, including the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Fund.
An infographic describing research into historic earthquakes on the Greendale Fault.
A page banner promoting an article about business after the earthquake.
A graphic showing the types of building damage caused by earthquakes.
An infographic showing changes in crime rates following the Canterbury earthquakes.
A map showing supermarkets closed since the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A graphic showing the cost of the earthquakes to Canterbury sport.
A graphic illustrating the shockwave from the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
An infographic explaining investigations into historic earthquakes on the Alpine Fault.
The front page graphic for an earthquake edition of The Press.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch and the wider South Island, causing widespread damage, two serious injuries and power cuts to most of the city. Landmark Kaiapoi store, Blackwell's department store, is pulled down after the earthquake - the store was deemed too dangerous and the delicate demolition started immediately".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch and the wider South Island, causing widespread damage, two serious injuries and power cuts to most of the city. Landmark Kaiapoi store, Blackwell's department store, is pulled down after the earthquake - the store was deemed too dangerous and the delicate demolition started immediately".