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Hundreds of engineers assess damage in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Hundreds of engineers are on the ground in Christchurch, assessing the damage in the wake of Tuesday's earthquake and are heading into the CBD en masse for the first time.

Government to unveil quake economic package today

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Economics Correspondent Nigel Stirling talks about expectations from the Government's economic package to be announced this afternoon to help meet the cost of the Christchurch earthquake.

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.

A story of hope from Newcastle

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.

Farmers and rural businesses bring fresh water to city

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Farmers and rural businesses have been combining their efforts to bring desperately needed fresh water supplies to earthquake shattered Christchurch.

Canterbury recovery commission chair faces new challenge

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The chairman of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Commission, Murray Sherwin, joins us for the morning in our Wellington studio.

Christchurch residents gather to mourn

Audio, Radio New Zealand

This morning tens-of-thousands are expected to gather to mourn the lives lost in Tuesday's earthquake. We hear from the Anlican Bishop of Christchurch.

Rebuilding Christchurch will take time and money

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The task of rebuilding Christchurch is being compared to what was required to restore the Japanese city of Kobe after its massive earthquake in 1995.

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.

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.

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.

Are Wellington and Gisborne ready for a big earthquake?

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The devastation caused by the Christchurch earthquake has other cities reviewing how well they are prepared for a similar shake.

British search and rescue say long way to go at PGC building

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Today marks one week since the devastating earthquake struck Christchurch. Work within the cordon is continuing.

No exact numbers on quake-related injuries

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The number of people injured in the earthquake in Christchurch more than two weeks ago is still unknown.

Elderly find it difficult to come to terms with quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The elderly are finding it difficult to come to terms with the Christchurch earthquake and its aftermath.

Heritage sector warns against rushed decisions

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The heritage sector says the earthquake recovery minister shouldn't be hasty when it comes to heritage buildings in Christchurch.

Defence Force's earthquake response largest seen in NZ

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Defence Force's deployment in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake is the military's biggest ever domestic operation.

One week on, vigils to be held for those who died in quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Anglican and Catholic churches will unite today, holding services with cathedral bells tolling throughout the country in remembrance of those who died in the Christchurch earthquake.

Wool auctions resume after being halted by earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The national wool auction system is back in business after being knocked out of action by the Christchurch earthquake.

Petrol price rise disappoints Farmy Army

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Petrol and diesel price hikes have disappointed some of those on the frontline of the Christchurch earthquake clean-up.

Lyttelton port hopes to have core services back within week

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Lyttelton Port is still only operating at 40 percent of its full capacity, nine days after the Christchurch earthquake, but the Port company says its core services are all working and within a week it will be almost at full strength.

Are Wellington and Gisborne ready for a big quake?

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The devastation caused by the Christchurch earthquake has other cities reviewing how well they are prepared for a similar shake.

People being allowed into cordoned-off city this morning

Audio, Radio New Zealand

As we go to air, Christchurch property and business owners people are being allowed into the cordoned-off central city for the first time since the earthquake twelve days ago.