Christchurch quake: latest info - national | Stuff.co.nz

5.30pm: Prince Charles has signed the book of condolence at NZ House in London. 4.45pm: The Earthquake Commission expects the 182000 claims from the September quake will have to be re-assessed. It expects a further 130000 claims from ... 9.40am: Around 80 teams now going house to house in Operation Suburb to assess buildings. Mayor Bob Parker says the danger posed by the leaning Grand Chancellor Hotel is hampering efforts to search the alleyways and areas around it. ...