Morning Report

River could burst banks in shaken Christchurch, Christchurch remains shut down as safety fears continue, Police report on Christchurch's second night under curfew, Fear drives people to seek shelter… Read more Audio

Businesses in Christchurch are starting the huge task of cleaning up today. Audio

Christchurch reporter Monique Devereux gives us the latest updates. Audio

Army troops remain on standby this morning, ready to assist with security and emergency recovery work. Audio

While power has been restored for most people, many are still without water and there are still serious worries about the wastewater system. Audio

At least one hundred thousand insurance claims are expected as a result of yesterday's early-morning quake. Audio

Dairy farmers in remoter areas of Canterbury who remain without mains power and water say they haven't had a second to spare to count the cost of the damage. Audio

A curfew on the entire town of Kaiapoi has also just been lifted. Audio

Three people who were injured during the quake are still in hospital, one in the intensive care unit. Audio

Fox Glacier resident Kirsty Sullivan witnessed the crash. Audio

Dozens of smaller earthquakes have kept many people in Canterbury on edge since the 7.1 magnitude quake in the early hours of yesterday morning. Audio

Locals are stunned after a plane crash killed nine people in Fox Glacier yesterday afternoon. Audio