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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 Press Image: David Hallett 2010:09:09 02:47:49

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Students at Southbridge School back at school after it was closed after the earthquake. From left Neesha Ineson (10) Jessica Carter (10) and Bethan Johanson (11)".

Timaru Herald Image: John Bisset 2010:09:07 13:19:17

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Luke Robb 10, Mitchell Fraser and Zack Robb. Mitchell, Luke and Zack's cousin, helps them settle into Sacred Heart Timaru after their school was closed in Christchurch due to the earthquake".

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.

Timaru Herald Image: John Bisset 2010:09:07 13:14:53

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "From left, Zack Robb, 6, Mitchell Fraser, 12, and Luke Robb, 10. Mitchell, Luke and Zack's cousin, helps them settle into Sacred Heart Timaru after their school was closed in Christchurch due to the earthquake".

Timaru Herald Image: John Bisset 2010:09:07 13:14:59

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "From left, Zack Robb, 6, Mitchell Fraser, 12, and Luke Robb, 10. Mitchell, Luke and Zack's cousin, helps them settle into Sacred Heart Timaru after their school was closed in Christchurch due to the earthquake".

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.