First schools reopen after earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Four schools in quake hit Canterbury reopened today - the first since Saturday's shake closed about 165 schools in the area.

Christchurch remains shut down as safety fears continue

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch city remains shut down this morning as authorities seek to make the city safe after Saturday's massive earthquake. All schools are closed today, workers in the central city are being told not to go to work and city buses are cancelled.

Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 7 September 2010

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury schools to stay closed until Monday, Earthquake family tries to comfort traumatised children, Christchurch welfare centres start filling up, Independent Australian MPs back Labor, Universities raise fees to maximum, MPs in Parliament pay tribute to people of Canterbury, Prime Minister speaks from Christchurch, and Julia Gillard speaks about the newly formed government.