Fresh quakes rock New Zealand

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand was braced for further aftershocks yesterday after it was struck by a series of strong earthquakes.

The quakes rattled buildings, prompting terrified holiday shoppers to flee into the streets. There was no tsunami alert issued and the city appeared to have been spared major damage.

One person was injured at a shopping centre and was taken to hospital, and four people had to be rescued after being trapped by a rock fall.