A photograph of the earthquake damage to a building on Lichfield Street. Masonry from the top section of the building has broken away and spilled onto the footpath below. A red sticker has been placed on the door, indicating that the building is unsafe to enter. USAR codes have been spray-painted on the column and window to the right.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Piko Wholefoods Building on the corner of Kilmore and Barbadoes Street. Sections of the top storey of the building have collapsed and the bricks and other rubble have spilled onto the footpath below. Steel fences have been placed around the building as a cordon.
A photograph of an earthquake-damaged building on Acton Street. The closest section of the outer wall has collapsed, the bricks and other rubble spilling onto the pavement in front. A boat which was being stored inside has toppled over and is now sticking out of the building. Several cars, also stored inside the building, are visible.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a building on Hereford Street. A column on the right side of the building has snapped and the side wall has pulled away from the building. USAR codes have been spray-painted on one of the windows on the bottom storey. In the foreground there is a police car.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Asko Design building on Victoria Street. The top of the facade has crumbled and fallen into the street, taking the awning with it. The side wall has also collapsed, exposing the inside of the building. Wire fencing and tape have been used to cordon the buildings off.
A photograph of earthquake damage to the Kenton Chambers Building on Hereford Street. Cracks have formed between the windows of the building. A section of the bottom storey has collapsed, the bricks spilling onto the footpath. Steel fencing and road cones have been placed on the street in front of the building as a cordon.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the House of Travel building on the corner of Papanui and Leinster Roads, taken from inside a car.
A close-up photograph of damage to the side of the Amuri Courts car park building on the corner of Armagh Street and Durham Street.
A partly constructed tilt slab building on the demolition site of 338 Montreal Street. In the background, a severely damaged B&B can be seen.
A partly constructed tilt slab building on the demolition site of 338 Montreal Street. In the background, a severely damaged B&B can be seen.
A damaged port-a-loo sitting among building rubble. A skull and crossbones and the words "No go" have been spray painted on the side.
A photograph of the badly-damaged building at 128 Manchester Street. Shipping containers are stacked on the road in front of the west-facing facade.
A photograph of a member of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team standing in front of an earthquake-damaged building in central Christchurch.
A photograph looking north down Colombo from the intersection of Gloucester Street. There are earthquake-damaged buildings and rubble on both sides of the street.
A photograph of the badly-damaged building at 128 Manchester Street. Shipping containers are stacked on the road in front of the west-facing facade.
A photograph of the badly-damaged building at 128 Manchester Street. Shipping containers are stacked on the road in front of the west-facing facade.
A photograph of the badly-damaged building at 128 Manchester Street. Shipping containers are stacked on the road in front of the west-facing facade.
A photograph of the badly-damaged building at 128 Manchester Street. Shipping containers are stacked on the road in front of the west-facing facade.
A photograph of the badly-damaged building at 128 Manchester Street. Shipping containers are stacked on the road in front of the west-facing facade.
A photograph of the badly-damaged building at 128 Manchester Street. Shipping containers are stacked on the road in front of the west-facing facade.
A photograph of the badly-damaged building at 128 Manchester Street. Shipping containers are stacked on the road in front of the west-facing facade.
A photograph of the badly-damaged building at 128 Manchester Street. Shipping containers are stacked on the road in front of the west-facing facade.
A photograph of the badly-damaged building at 128 Manchester Street. Shipping containers are stacked on the road in front of the west-facing facade.
A photograph of the badly-damaged building at 128 Manchester Street. Shipping containers are stacked on the road in front of the west-facing facade.
A view across Norwich Quay in Lyttelton showing damage to several buildings along the street, including the Lyttelton Hotel and the Stand Gourmet Takeaway Bar.
A photograph of the badly-damaged building at 128 Manchester Street. Shipping containers are stacked on the road in front of the west-facing facade.
A photograph of the badly-damaged former Christchurch Civic Offices on Tuam Street. The building has been fenced off and many windows have been broken.
A photograph of the badly-damaged building at 128 Manchester Street. Shipping containers are stacked on the road in front of the west-facing facade.
A photograph of the badly-damaged building at 128 Manchester Street. Shipping containers are stacked on the road in front of the west-facing facade.
The Arts Centre on Worcester Boulevard with damage to the gables. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon. In the distance, steel bracing has been placed against the front of the building to hold the walls together.