An earthquake aftershock measuring five-point-one on the Richter Scale hit Christchurch this morning, just after six o'clock.
A huge team of engineers is in Christchurch to assess the state of buildings damaged but still standing after Tuesday's earthquake.
Meanwhile, the Government has made concessions on its Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority legislation after complaints from the Labour Party.
Richard Collins' food retail business was destroyed after the February earthquake in Christchurch. He has started a new life in Kakanui in Waitaki.
Businesses struggling after the Canterbury earthquake are vowing to keep up the pressure on the Government for more assistance.
The Problem Gambling Foundation says people in Christchurch are turning to gambling to combat stress after the city's major earthquakes.
Canterbury was shaken by a 5.1 earthquake just after 5.30 this morning.
Complaints about the response of emergency services after the February earthquake in Christchurch will be examined by a Coroner.
The Government will be asked to provide special funding to help save small Christchurch businesses facing ruin after the earthquake.
The Treasury expects rebuilding after the Canterbury earthquake will help economic growth next year and put upward pressure on inflation.
The incumbent mayor Bob Parker has been voted back in Christchurch with support apparently gained after Canterbury's devastating earthquake.
The Government is considering introducing a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes in Christchurch this afternoon.
The worst of the exodus from Christchurch after last year's earthquakes is over, according to a group which studies population trends.
A photograph submitted by Bettina Evans to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Canterbury Street, Lyttelton, after Feb, EQ".
A photograph submitted by Anonymous to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Our kitchen in Bromley after the Feb quake".
A boulder falling down a cliff in Sumner after a worker dislodged it from the top.
The temporary bus exchange on Hagley Avenue, set up after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A boulder falling down a cliff in Sumner after a worker dislodged it from the top.
A boulder falling down a cliff in Sumner after a worker dislodged it from the top.
A boulder falling down a cliff in Sumner after a worker dislodged it from the top.
A boulder falling down a cliff in Sumner after a worker dislodged it from the top.
The mirrors from Sergio's Menswear are still intact on the wall of the adjoining building after the demolition of Sergio's.
A colour photograph of the west facade of the Excelsior Hotel, taken after the September 4th earthquake.
Residents enjoying a meal after working to clear liquefaction from a property in north-east Christchurch.
Cracks in the path of a residential property on Hood Avenue in Pines Beach after the September 4th earthquake.
The vacant lot left after the demolition of the Churchills Club Tavern on the corner of Colombo and Battersea Streets.
Copthorne Hotel after the February 2011 earthquake; the opened windows showed the impact of the shaking.
The building which formerly housed the Coffee Club on High Street, standing alone after surrounding buildings have been demolished.
The Manchester Securities House being demolished on Glouchester Street. Seen over a vacant site left after the demolition of a building.
The mirrors from Sergio's Menswear are still intact on the wall of the adjoining building after the demolition of Sergio's.