Checkpoint

The Prime Minister, John Key, has just held a news conference following the announcment the rescue mission is moving to a recovery operation. Audio

Hope died in the centre of Christchurch this afternoon as Civil Defence announced the rescue effort in the rubble of the CBD is now changed to recovery. Audio

The search for survivors in Christchurch is called off. The cordon is to be reduced for people with homes and offices in the CBD and the Union of Students Associations says some universities have… Read more Audio

Hagley Park has been turned into a home away from home for many who have arrived in Christchurch to help. Audio

Maritime New Zealand says it may investigate whether the crew of a stricken ferry in Wellington harbour acted correctly. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

It could be weeks before a backlog of mail in Christchurch can be delivered. Audio

The Labour Christchurch East MP Lianne Dalziel says the city council has made a terrible decision about how it organises help for earthquake victims and it needs to be changed urgently. Audio

Our health correspondent Karen Brown has been in Christchurch today travelling around with the Health Minister Tony Ryall. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

The University of Canterbury wants other universities to hold off enrolling its students. Audio

It's now been a week since anyone was pulled alive from the rubble in Christchurch. Audio