Canterbury health officials issue asbestos warning
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Those clearing up earthquake-damaged buildings in Canterbury are being warned to beware of asbestos.
Those clearing up earthquake-damaged buildings in Canterbury are being warned to beware of asbestos.
The state of emergency in Christchurch has just been extended until midday on Wednesday. In latest developments Canterbury Civil Defence is now warning people to prepare for potential flooding, only two days after the major earthquake that caused widespread damage to much of the region.