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More than a dozen schools in Christchurch's eastern suburbs now face an uncertain future with yesterday's news that thousands of people will have to abandon their homes. Audio

Armed police who closed down a Lower Hutt suburb today have taken five people into custody. Audio

The New Zealand Cycle Trail will expand to add a number of back country roads to the 18 predominantly off-road trails being built. Audio

As contestants in the Te Tai Tokerau by-election wind up their campaigning, party leaders are hanging tough about the chance their candidates will win. Audio

Homeowners in Christchurch have told earthquake authorities they face heavy losses under the Government's property payout scheme. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Canterbury quake community forum that will advise Gerry Brownlee will be announced tomorrow. Audio

Shopkeepers and other small business owners in the new red zones of Christchurch are today trying to figure out what the zones mean for them. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Kapiti's emperor penguin has been rushed in a big chilly bin to Wellington zoo after taking a turn for the worse. Audio

The mass resignation on a government-appointed trade board in China follows a show down with officials over a new trade commissioner. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio