The Christchurch Cathedral has suffered massive damage, with its spire reduced to rubble and the roof caved in. There were visitors inside the building when the earthquake hit, and it is still unclear whether anyone was trapped beneath the rubble.
The Christchurch City Council is looking to Scandinavia for help with the earthquake re-build. Two Danish based urban design experts are working with the Council over the next four weeks to develop a draft plan for rebuilding the central city.
Staying with the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake, the police in Christchurch are to start cold-calling on homes in the city where there is either a history of domestic violence, or the potential for it.
Johnny Moore is the owner of the Goodbye Blue Monday bar in Christchurch, which has been closed since the 22 February earthquake. He talks to Kim about the turbulent times since then and his career in the hospitality industry.
Topics - Insurance premiums are expected to rise across the board, as insurance companies look to recoup some of the massive losses from the Canterbury earthquake. and what lasting effects might children suffer from the earthquake?
Today: a month on from the Canterbury earthquake, we take a comprehensive look at the recovery process from the Garden City; we get a glimpse at the Commonwealth Games and; trauma affects police involved in the recovery of Carmen Thomas' body.
The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has made plain his frustration with the performance of the Christchurch City Council, calling the mayor, Bob Parker, a clown and saying that he's at the end of his tether.
The man who documented the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes with the film 'When A City Falls' says this week's plan for a new Christchurch CBD will forge a new path for the damaged city.
“The degree of civilisation in a society can be judged by entering its prisons” – Fyodor Dostoevsky One of the challenges faced by any new colony is what to do with the non-conformists, renegades, and criminals. The ideal, of course, … Continue reading →
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There's a big weekend in store for Christchurch where the curtain is being raised on the new Court Theatre. The new $56 million playhouse is the theatre's first permanent home since the 2011 earthquake destroyed its Arts Centre venue.
A video of the rubble from the tower of the ChristChurch Cathedral. The tower was demolished in May 2012 after the 22 February 2011 earthquake made it unsafe.
A public talk by Carolyn Gullery, General Manager Planning and Funding at the Christchurch District Health Board. This talk, entitled 'Health foundations for the future', formed part of the Plenary Four session, 'Laying the foundations'.
A PDF copy of page 140 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The page documents the transitional project 'CCDU 100 Day Plan'.
A PDF copy of pages 256-257 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Crux'. Photos: Trent Hiles
A PDF copy of pages 18-19 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Revival'. Photos: Sam Heap
A PDF copy of pages 118-119 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Mural Madness'.
A PDF copy of pages 120-121 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Brighton Up!'.
A PDF copy of pages 346-347 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Frames'. Photos: Te-O
A photograph of workers in a cherry picking installing steel bracing on the Colombo Street face of the former Sydenham Post Office. A large crack can be seen in the side of the building.
Detail of the TimeZone window on Colombo Street. On it are posters from pre-quake, and damage is evident by the faded pink batts seen through the window. Damage to buildings across the street are also reflected in the window.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The pinnacle of the steeple of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Temuka was displaced by the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the Canterbury region the previous day".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The pinnacle of the steeple of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Temuka was displaced by the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the Canterbury region the previous day".
A photograph of a room in the Diabetes Centre. The panelling has been removed from the walls, exposing the wooden framing, insulation, and wires underneath. Tarpaulins have been draped over the furniture.
A photograph of a room in the Diabetes Centre. The panelling has been taken off the walls, exposing the wooden framing, insulation, and wires. There is a step ladder in the corner.
A photograph of a room in the Diabetes Centre where the furniture has been covered in plastic sheeting. The panelling has been removed from the wall behind, exposing the wooden framing and pink batts.
A photograph of a member of the Diabetes Centre team sitting in an office. A section of the panelling has been removed from the wall in the background, exposing the insulation underneath.
Guiness the dog, who along with his owner, University of Canterbury law student Sean Scully, were recognised at the 2012 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards for helping people in the aftermath of the 22 February earthquake.
A PDF copy of pages 150-151 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Bobo'. Drawings: Andrew Just, Jen McBride
The front of Christ Church Cathedral showing its broken tower. Bracing has been placed on the front wall to limit further damage. Security fences have been placed around the cathedral to restrict access. The Wizard of Christchurch stands to the right.