Rescue workers are scrambling to help people trapped under buildings after a powerful earthquake struck the New Zealand city of Christchurch.
The tremor hit just before lunchtime, killing at least 65 people, while up to 200 others are still trapped.
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Prime Minister John Key says what was a vibrant city a few hours ago has been brought to its knees.
Laura Davis from Radio New Zealand says the city’s fire service is stretched beyond capacity.
