John Key will today become the first New Zealand leader to address the Australian Parliament.

Our misplaced trust in the Government over our role in a far-off war has come back to haunt us.

Sixteen veterans of the Battle of Crete where 671 New Zealanders were killed 70 years ago were honoured today, with wreaths laid at the National War Memorial to mark the battle.

Labour is accusing John Key of using his police security officers more than he needs to.

Civil Defence plans to create "safe corridors" to buildings within Christchurch's quake-ravaged central business district.

Police have named another seven victims of last month's Christchurch earthquake.

More than 10 per cent of buildings demolished in Christchurch following last month's quake were levelled without the knowledge of their owners.

Christchurch is getting ready for the return of up to 60,000 residents with 110 schools also set to reopen this morning.

Police today released the names of six more people who died in Christchurch's February 22, magnitude 6.3 earthquake, while Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced 110 schools in the region will have reopened by next week.

North Island hospitals are receiving Christchurch earthquake victims and plan to send specialists to help in the devastated city.

The Government was this afternoon waiting for details of deaths in Christchurch and a second emergency cabinet meeting will be held tonight.