Christchurch earthquake: NZ observes two minutes silence

People all around New Zealand observed two minutes silence at 12.51pm today, exactly one week after the 6.3-magnitude quake hit Christchurch.

Members of the Australian Police stand on parade in Lyttelton for the two minutes silence for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo / Dean Purcell

Image 1 of 44: Members of the Australian Police stand on parade in Lyttelton for the two minutes silence for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Photo / Dean Purcell