Christchurch earthquake: Photos, Day 2

A car is crushed by fallen concrete after the earthquake in central Christchurch (Reuters)

Church on cashel street destroyed (Daniel Raika)

Looking out over Christchurch city, seconds after the earthquake(Dan McLaughlan)

There has been significant building damage around central Christchurch (NZPA)

Cracked roads can be seen around Christchurch following the earthquake (Photo: Caroline Carter)

The NZ Army has moved in to assist with the earthquake recovery

The NZ Army has been called in to assist with rescue and recovery

Injured residents are tended to in the carpark of a 24-hour surgery in Christchurch (Reuters)

Rescuers at the Pyne Gould Corporation building

A damaged backpackers hostel is seen after the earthquake in central Christchurch (Reuters)

Three cars seen stuck in a hole created by the earthquake in Christchurch (Photo: Liam Rigden)

Destroyed buildings on Manchester St, Christchurch (Photo: Nolan)

Rescue crews look for staff in the damaged Pyne Gould Corporation building (Reuters)

A man walks amongst rubble in central Christchurch (Reuters)

Roads have been left ripped open after yesterday's quake (Photo: Asher Trafford)

There has been significant damage to buildings in Christchurch (Photo: Asher Trafford)

An aerial shot of QEII stadium in Christchurch after the earthquake (NZPA)

Search and rescue teams are briefed following the earthquake (NZPA)

A car is submerged after the earthquake (Photo: Victoria Brown)

The road on Fitzgerald Ave is cracked and torn (Photo: Troy Cameron)

Damage to central Christchurch (Photo: Kieran Isherwood)

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27/02/2011 5:29:03 a.m.

Sue & Wendy Morris wrote:

We visited your beautiful country in 2002 and spent several great days in Christchurch. It breaks our hearts that you should have suffered like this. We send our love and condolences to all who have lost loved ones and our best wishes and hope for a safer future to everyone in Christchurch.
Sue & Wendy Morris
North Somerset
Great Britain

25/02/2011 3:42:02 a.m.

Pauline P Governali wrote:

From the United States to our family and the everyone affected by the earthquake, our hearts and prayers go out to you. We pray this will be the last of the destruction to your beautiful country.
God bless you and keep you safe.
Pauline P Governali and Family
New Jersey USA

24/02/2011 3:56:14 a.m.

getBeyond wrote:

Guys, you in New Zealand, you have to watch this: A Beautiful Uplifting Message to the People of Christchurch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LkeD-Dp6TY

23/02/2011 4:41:49 p.m.

sharon togiatomai x wrote:

R.I.P :( my heart qoes owt to christchurch xxxxxxxx

23/02/2011 3:29:44 p.m.

Kiri Waitai Wilson wrote:

Ma te Atua e manaaki koutou i te Iwi o Te Waipounamu.
May our lord in his wisdom spread his wings over those that have been affected by this tragedy. From the babies, children, youth , parents and extended whanau I join in prayer with our nation our sincere condolences, and love to all. Pai marire
Kiri Waitai Wilson
Nga Hau E Wha O Pukekohe Marae