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In the two hours following the earthquake, the St John Ambulance service in Christchurch took more than 353 calls. That compares to just 250 calls it usually receives during a standard 24-hour period. St John's Ambulance operations director, Michael Brook, joins us from Christchurch.

Domestic flights resume from Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The airport was closed to passenger services yesterday following the earthquake. We're joined by the airport's chief executive, Jim Boult.

Christchurch Cathedral has suffered massive damage

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch Cathedral has suffered massive damage, with its spire reduced to rubble and the roof caved in. There were visitors inside the building when the earthquake hit, and it is still unclear whether anyone was trapped beneath the rubble.

A story of hope from Newcastle

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A story of hope, at least when it comes to the rebuilding challenge ahead, particularly of Christchurch's badly damaged Cathedral. The Australian city of Newcastle suffered a major earthquake in 1989, and over the next few years put huge effort into rebuilding, virtually brick by brick, its ruined Cathedral. John McNaughton, who was the Lord mayor of Newcastle who oversaw the rebuild, joins us.

Escape from the CTV building

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Nilgun Kulpe a counsellor with Relationship Services in Christchurch who was working on the 5th floor of the CTV building when the earthquake struck.

The Panel Pre-Show for 23 February 2011

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Looks at the earthquake experience in Christchurch from the world of the web and Panelist Gary Moore's own experience.

Markets douse rumours of interest rate cuts in quake's wake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Financial markets have backtracked on expectations of an interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake. Economics correspondent, Nigel Stirling, reports.

Parliament pays tribute to victims and rescuers and adjourns

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Parliament has adjourned for two weeks following the declaration of a national emergency after yesterday's devastating Canterbury earthquake. The leadership of the various parties took turns to acknowlege the disaster and pay tribute to it victims and heroes.

Rural Canterbury largely unscathed

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Federated Farmers Earthquake spokesperson John Hartnell joins the programme.

Engineers shocked by scenes of devastation

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A huge team of engineers is in Christchurch to assess the state of buildings damaged but still standing after Tuesday's earthquake.

Mother waits for news of rescued son

Audio, Radio New Zealand

One of the defining images of the Christchurch earthquake has been the photo of an ash covered Shane Tomlin, pulled alive from a bakery in Cashel Mall. His mother Doreen Tomlin, says she only realised her son had been rescued when she saw his photo on the front page of The Press.

Rugby World Cup organiser say tournament won't be transferred

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Fears the Rugby World Cup could be relocated to Australia in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake are unfounded say tournament organisers.

Tourists forced to stay in marae, arts centre in Wellington

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Hundreds of tourists have spent the night in makeshift accommodation in Wellington after fleeing earthquake hit Christchurch. The tourists were flown to the capital by the Royal New Zealand Airforce, many without passports, money and belongings left behind in hotels.

Canterbury Television's Emily Cooper

Audio, Radio New Zealand

CTV journalist Emily Cooper was out filming when the Canterbury earthquake hit. Fifteen of her colleagues are unaccounted for.

Christchurch Cathedral

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Dean of Christchurch Cathedral Peter Beck talks about what the people of Christchurch are going through in the aftermath of the earthquake.

Suzanne Craig

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Suzanne Craig has not heard from her husband since the Canterbury earthquake.

Mark Quiqley

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Dr. Mark Quiqley is Senior Lecturer in Active Tectonics and Geomorphology in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Canterbury. He is part of the team involved in the scientific response to the Canterbury earthquake and has been monitoring it from the air.