Morning Report

One of the least attractive jobs in the post-quake clean up must be maintaining the city's hundreds of portable toilets. Audio

Electricity experts fear rules designed to stop profiteering by electric lines companies could prevent them upgrading their networks to a level that would ensure the loss of power experienced last… Read more Audio

Pacific communities are rallying around each other in the wake of last week's Christchurch earthquake. Audio

Roading contractors are already repairing many Christchurch streets damaged by last week's earthquake. Audio

Building officials to investigate how buildings fell; council building chief outlines stickering process; storm winds cause dust misery in Christchurch; Police discuss latest in Christchurch recovery… Read more Audio

Later today at 12.51 many parts of the country will be stopping for two minutes silence for the victims of the Canterbury earthquake. Audio

The private education sector in Christchurch is working on how to convince foreign students to keep coming to the city after last week's earthquake. Audio

Included in the exodus of people from Christchurch are students who are now trying to re-enrol in another city. Audio

The union representing shop workers says the 200 supermarket job losses in Christchurch yesterday is just the beginning of what will be many more redundancies announced by businesses. Audio

The stand-off continues between forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and opposition groups now in control of large swathes of the country. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Geoff's been presenting the programme today from Christchurch and yesterday he toured the devastated central business district of the city with other journalists. Audio