The remains of the front of a building lay in the street after a 6.8 earthquake centred 40kms south of the city, Gisborne, New Zealand, Thursday, December 20, 2007.

The remains of the front of a building lay in the street after a 6.8 earthquake centred 40kms south of the city, Gisborne, New Zealand, Thursday, December 20, 2007.

Damage to a Gisborne shop after a 6.8 earthquake centred 40kms south of the city, Gisborne, New Zealand, Thursday, December 20, 2007.

Damage to Hallensteins shop after a 6.8 earthquake centred 40kms south of the city, Gisborne, New Zealand, Thursday, December 20, 2007.

Damage to Hallensteins shop is checked out by staff member Casana West after a 6.8 earthquake centred 40kms south of the city, Gisborne, New Zealand, Thursday, December 20, 2007.

The main street in the CBD is cordoned by police after a 6.8 earthquake centred 40kms south of the city, Gisborne, New Zealand, Thursday, December 20, 2007.