Morning Report

The seaside township of Lyttelton has been devastated by the quake, with many of its bulidings now lying in ruins. Audio

The four emergency centres across Christchurch are making a desperate plea both for donations of bedding and for people coming into the centres to bring every thing they might need. Audio

Tens of thousands of Christchurch residents are still without electricity. Audio

Civil Defence Minister, John Carter gave an update on the search and rescue operation in Christchurch. Audio

A 70 strong Japanese disaster relief team will touch down in Christchurch to help rescue and recovery efforts in the city. Audio

Rescuers worked by floodlight for a second night in Christchurch. Audio

Police say they have not ruled out hope of finding more survivors of the Christchurch quake despite not pulling out anyone alive since Wednesday afternoon. Audio

Continuing coverage of the Canterbury earthquake. Audio

A story of hope, at least when it comes to the rebuilding challenge ahead, particularly of Christchurch's badly damaged Cathedral. The Australian city of Newcastle suffered a major earthquake in 1989… Read more Audio

Our reporter Gael Woods is in Christchurch. Audio

The Civil Defence Minister, John Carter, is in the government's civil defence bunker in Wellington. He says cabinet will consider whether to declare a national state of emergency. Audio

The Christchurch Cathedral has suffered massive damage, with its spire reduced to rubble and the roof caved in. There were visitors inside the building when the earthquake hit, and it is still unclear… Read more Audio