Mayor Bob Parker talks to a reporter from Sky News.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Under pressure, reporter Charlie Gates, in the newsroom at the Novotel Hotel".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Sports reporter Greg Ford takes a look at the Wilding Park Tennis courts".
A soldier outside the cordon around the CBD talks on a portable telephone, while a media reporter waits for entry.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Press reporter Olivia Carville helps an injured woman in Cashel Street".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The British UK Fire Service International Rescue Team led by Pete Crook (centreframe) arrives at Christchurch International Airport. Pictures to accompany story by reporter Blair Ensor. Christchurch Earthquake aftermath - day four."
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "After the recent earthquake in Christchurch, Environment Waikato has released information that shows the Waikato people are under-prepared for a natural disaster. Reporter Jeff Neems with his survival kits".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "After the recent earthquake in Christchurch, Environment Waikato has released information that shows the Waikato people are under prepared for a natural disaster. Reporter Jeff Neems with his survival kits".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The 800-strong student army helps residents of Rebecca Avenue, Burwood clean up several feet of liquefaction after Tuesday's massive earthquake. Pictures to accompany story by reporter Blair Ensor. Christchurch Earthquake aftermath - day four."
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The 800-strong student army helps residents of Rebecca Avenue, Burwood clean up several feet of liquefaction after Tuesday's massive earthquake. Pictures to accompany story by reporter Blair Ensor. Christchurch Earthquake aftermath - day four."