1More than one fifth of Christchurch's population has left the city in the wake of the earthquake, and more than four thousand school students have enrolled elswhere. Eighteen state schools, eleven state-integrated schools, and five private schools suffered major damage in the earthquake, though many schools will attempt to reopen on Monday.

2More than 20-thousand people have now applied for financial assistance in the wake of the Canterbury earthquake. The six week package worth up to $120-million includes a subsidy to help employers keep paying wages, as well as money for workers who are employed by businesses which can't continue operating. How many people does the government believe will be left unempolyed?

3Timaru has seen an influx of Christchurch residents seeking refuge. The South Canterbury town's population has swollen by around 20-percent. What impact is that having on social services, accommodation and schools?

4News from the Pacific, including: support for Christchurch from the Pacific; Samoa General Election this weekend; issues with 'Survivor Tonga'; Fiji has removed Queen's head from coins;