In Christchurch, people have been marking one year on from the deadly 6.3 magnitude earthquake.
The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he's nearing the end of his tether with the Christchurch City Council.
Canterbury University has been heavily reshaped by the earthquakes. It suffered damage to buildings, and also a significant drop in enrolments.
The last unidentified victims of the Christchurch earthquake have been laid to rest in a ceremony in Christchurch.
At least 20 thousand people gathered at the public memorial service in Christchurch to remember the earthquake that occured one year earlier.
Complaints about the response of emergency services after the February earthquake in Christchurch will be examined by a Coroner.
After commemorating the anniversary of last year's deadly earthquake in Christchurch, many are now looking to the region's future.
A lawyer is claiming five victims of February's Christchurch earthquake died because of inept search and rescue efforts.
A proof-reading error from the Earthquake Recovery Minister's office has caused ructions at the Christchurch City Council today.
Using mini-seismometers which connect to home computers by a USB connection, volunteers in Christchurch are collecting a huge amount of earthquake data.
Co-founders of Gap Filler, a creative urban regeneration initiative started in Canterbury in response to the earthquakes.
The worst of the exodus from Christchurch after last year's earthquakes is over, according to a group which studies population trends.
17 jobs have gone at the Christchurch Art Gallery, which is closed for earthquake repairs until at least June next year.
The first part of the Royal Commission's report into the Canterbury earthquakes has been released - and includes 70 recommendations.
The Earthquake Recovery Minister and the Insurance Council both deny that insurance companies pressured the Government to relax building guidelines in Canterbury.
Christchurch locals made homeless by the earthquakes have made an emotional plea to the council for 100 percent rates relief.
Shoppers and sightseers in Re:Start Mall. Street lights have been decorated with banners with Canterbury colours, red and black.
Slides from part two of the presentation by Dr Sonia Giovinazzi (Department of Civil and Natural Resouce Engineering) on "Recovery of Lifelines".
A sign on the sidewalk advertising The Vintage Peddler, a vintage bicycles business that offer bike hires and tailored City tours.
Demolition site in the CBD. The cordon fence is covered with banners and signs informing customer regarding businesses post-earthquake status.
The public at the Memorial Service in Hagley Park to commemorate the one year anniversary of the 22nd February earthquake.
Damaged footpath outside a house in a residential area. Next to the fence is a road cone decorated with coloured tinsel.
An archaeological report compiled for New Zealand Historic Places Trust under the Historical Places Act 1993
Outdoor seating and garden beside the Triton Dairy, Colombo Street. The garden was a project supported by Greening the Rubble.
The public at the Memorial Service in Hagley Park to commemorate the one year anniversary of the 22nd February earthquake.
An archaeological report compiled for New Zealand Historic Places Trust under the Historical Places Act 1993
An archaeological report compiled for New Zealand Historic Places Trust under the Historical Places Act 1993
The vacant lot left after the demolition of the Churchills Club Tavern on the corner of Colombo and Battersea Streets.
A photograph of The Brewery on Garlands Road.
A photograph of a musician performing at the Re:Entry event.