People in Sumner with earthquake-damaged homes are demanding answers from the Christchurch City Council about the future of their properties.
The wait will finally be over for some Christchurch households when they find out whether their earthquake-damaged properties will be abandoned.
A video of the Christchurch central city recorded shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. In the video, Press reporter Olivia Carville describes the experiences of people within the central city. There is also footage of a woman being rescued from the ChristChurch Cathedral, people trapped in the Press building, damaged buildings on Colombo Street and Manchester Street, people evacuating the Forsyth Barr building using a rope, and people gathering in Latimer Square.
A video about the service held in East Timor for personnel in the New Zealand and Australian Defence Force and the police. The service was held in honour of the people who lost their lives in the 22 February 2011 earthquake, as well as to acknowledge the people providing relief back in Christchurch.
The government has pledged five and half billion dollars over the next six years for Canterbury's Earthquake Recovery Fund.
A photograph of people on Sumner beach.
People relaxing beside a mobile coffee van.
Prince William touches the people of Sumner.
People from Christchurch boarding the Royal New Zealand Air Force's Hercules at the Christchurch airport. These people were evacuated from Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
People from Christchurch boarding the Royal New Zealand Air Force's Hercules at the Christchurch airport. These people were evacuated from Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
People from Christchurch boarding the Royal New Zealand Air Force's Hercules at the Christchurch airport. These people were evacuated from Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
The Canterbury earthquake is taking a toll on the mental health of people in the region. 30% more people in Christchurch are requesting treatment for anxiety, depression and addiction, compared with usual numbers.
As we go to air, Christchurch property and business owners people are being allowed into the cordoned-off central city for the first time since the earthquake twelve days ago.
Suzie Ferguson gives advice for people in Christchurch.
People walk on Sumner Beach near Cave Rock.
People running along a footpath in Hagley Park.
A photograph of people walking past the Convention Centre on Kilmore Street. Wire fencing has been placed along the street to keep people away from the damaged Town Hall.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. People searching for missing family and friends report to the Papanui Police to file reports. Omar Elhadad after reporting people missing in the CTV building".
The head of the Christchurch cathedral thinks people visiting the church may have been killed there when the quake hit this afternoon. The Dean of Christchurch, Peter Beck, says they rushed to get as many people out of the Cathedral as they could.
People peering through the cordon fence surrounding the CBD. Despite the sunny day, the mood at the fence was very quiet and somber. Many people seemed to be making a pilgrimage around the cordon, stopping at every viewpoint.
People serving hot drinks and snacks in Cranmer Square.
People exchanging books at the Think Differently Book Exchange.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. People searching for missing family and friends report to the Papanui Police to file reports. Dr. Rose Ruiz and Dr. Len after reporting people missing in the CTV building".
Police have confirmed the death toll from the Christchurch earthquake has reached 145.
Coverage of John Key's speech to the people of Christchurch.
People sitting in the sun at the Canterbury A&P Show.
People from Christchurch are transported across the tarmac of the Christchurch International Airport in buses. These people were evacuated from Christchurch in the Royal New Zealand Air Force's Hercules after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. People line up at Fendalton supermarket".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. People queue for petrol in Opawa".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. People queue for petrol in Opawa".