Checkpoint

The head of Canterbury police says army light armoured vehicles and fire trucks are being sent to Christchurch suburbs where people fear being targeted at night by criminals taking advantage of the… Read more Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Prime Minister has confirmed the Government is looking at cuts to the Working for Families package to help pay the costs of the Christchurch earthquake. Audio

The company Fulton Hogan has 420 trucks and a thousand workers out on Christchurch streets collecting the silt and sand. Audio

Dust storms, whipped up by strong winds in Christchurch are making life even more difficult for search and rescue teams and for people in damaged homes, on tight water rations and without sewerage. Audio

Dust storms hit quake ravaged Christchurch. The Government will look at cuts to the Working for Families package and the head of Canterbury police says army light armoured vehicles and fire trucks are… Read more Audio

A Christchurch business owner says he's struggling to find out how his three clothing shops fared because they are in the cordoned off area near the Grand Chancellor Hotel. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

A first glimpse has been given into life after jail for the convicted double-murderer David Tamihere. Audio

A huge boulder, being sold to raise money for the Christchurch earthquake appeal, is becoming an online auction sensation. Audio

The Ministry of Education says 19 schools in Christchurch city are wanting to reopen. Audio

Farmers helping clean up contaminated dust in Christchurch are being told to wear milking gloves when they eat because hand sanitisers don't kill all the germs in the silt. Audio