A short visit to Auckland's heliport near Mission Bay, Auckland, New Zealand. Mobile upload via Apple ple iPhone 3GS by David Lim, http://all.at/unlock

You can view the raw video footage at this link at New Zealand Herald website. First-hand video foortage. http://tiny.cc/chchraw
Video link update from the BBC website, see the video clip on Christchurch Earthquake which took place early this morning. http://tiny.cc/chchvid
Posted by Abby Technology Limited, Aucland, New Zealand
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Read the update from the New Zealand Herald site for the latest update on Christchurch's earthquake report here.
Posted by Abby Technology Limited, Aucland, New Zealand
Christchurch has been left devastated after a massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck 30km west of the city at 4.35am this morning. (http://alturl.com/yp83k)
The quake was at a depth of 33km and was centred near Darfield, and has left large parts of the area without power, water or telephones.
Roads have been blocked by debris after the several buildings collapsed onto the streets, leaving their interiors visible and the central city resembling a war zone.
At 4.35am this morning, a trail of destruction was left behind by a powerful eartquake hit Christchurch.
A massive 7.4 Richter quake strucked the west of Christchurch, 30km west of the City. The quake took place at a depth of 33km which was centred close to Darfiled which cause some major destruction to major part of the area.
There were few aftershocks but the authorities were quick to respond and provide assistance to the locals. Wardens could be seen at affected areas. No deaths were reported.