A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck Christchurch at 9.30am today.

Police have grave concerns for a Christchurch mother and daughter whose disappearance they say is completely out of character.

Christchurch's wizard is brewing up a protest today, against the deconstruction of the city's cathedral.

There are growing concerns for the welfare of a mother and daughter who've gone missing in Christchurch.

Edward Rooney charts a course to the bottom of South Island and across to Australia on one of the busiest cruise ships afloat.