Morning Report

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

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

Businesses forced out of the ruined centre of Christchurch are scrambling for space in the suburbs. Audio

One of the most pressing and so far unresolved issues facing both searchers and engineers is the fate of the 26-storey Grand Chancellor Hotel. Audio

Some parts of central Christchurch may have been hit by rogue seismic energy during last week's earthquake, amplifying the level of destruction. Audio

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

The Department of Building and Housing will launch an investigation into the collapse of two major buildings in the Christchurch quake. Audio

The independent board set up to represent Maori in Auckland is asking a High Court judge to settle its disagreement with the Auckland Council over funding and powers. Audio

One of those cities is Benghazi from where the Guardian's Martin Chulov joins us. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Our reporter Natalie Mankelow is at Birch Street in the suburb of Bexley - the residents there say they have yet to see any official help at all - not from civil defence, nor the Red Cross or the… Read more Audio

The Red Cross is deciding today how it will allocate the millions of dollars that it has raised in its appeal following last week's earthquake. Audio