Cherelle Jackson attends a memorial service for Tuifeaomalo Annandale, a former Miss Samoa and tireless women's advocate.

A NZ-Samoan couple who met helping clean up after the tsunami are marrying today to bring something positive to the anniversary of the tragedy.

The survivors of the Pacific tsunami one year ago are now better prepared should another tsunami hit.

Sewage will flow into the Kaiapoi River for at least another month and it could take a year to rebuild all the area's quake-damaged sewerage systems.

Stadium Southland organisers have adopted the slogan "Game on 2012" after having a multi-million dollar insurance claim for their collapsed roof accepted today.

As families and friends prepare for the first anniversary of the tsunami, there is an air of renewed mourning hanging over Samoa.

Unable to run from the tsunami, Lemafa Atia'e, 87, stayed put despite his children pleading with him to come to higher ground.

Kerry and Lynne Martin are unsure about swimming in Samoa after losing their two daughters in the tsunami.

The storm was characterised by powercuts throughout the country, strong winds and even flying trampolines.

At least three aftershocks have hit Christchurch in quick succession this evening, the latest a magnitude 4 quake centred within 5km of Christchurch at a depth of 9km.

Aucklanders will be reminded that, like Christchurch, their city is built on a seismic hot spot when Eruption screens on TV3.

To protect the occupants from the elements, tarpaulins are strung up between the poles to create makeshift walls.

Things are looking up for thousands of householders in areas worst hit by the Canterbury earthquake.

A complaint by Paula Bennett over a news item which claimed she offered money to a solo mum is to go ahead.