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![More Christchurch buildings marked for demolition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
More Christchurch buildings marked for demolition
Another 123 buildings in Christchurch have been approved by Civil Defence for demolition or partial demolition - or are required to be made safe, bringing the total to 307.
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National's list of laws passed under urgency
Check out laws passed without select committee discussion since the Government swept to power.
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Critics: Stop pushing laws through too quickly
A Labour MP and a National Party-aligned blogger have joined forces to object to the Govt's frequent
![BrownIee: I wouldn't 'fight a war' with new powers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
BrownIee: I wouldn't 'fight a war' with new powers
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has brushed off claims that he will have war-time powers over Canterbury with tomorrow's passing of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Bill.
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Selfless Kiwis recognised at awards
New Zealanders who risked their lives to save others have been recognised at the New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards.
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Time capsules held no hidden treasures
Christchurch's people will be asked for their own ideas on what to add to the city's time capsules.
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AMI apologises for selling quake-crushed Jag
AMI has backed down in a battle with a father-of-six over his earthquake damaged Jaguar car.
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Plan to extend bars' Easter hours 'contrived' - police
A dozen Dunedin bars want to extend their opening hours over Easter weekend.
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Ballantynes jobs 'more secure' as reopening planned
The jobs of almost 380 Ballantynes staff appear more secure following the news the Christchurch branch may be able to reopen later this year.
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Part of Christchurch CBD to reopen
Part of central Christchurch will be open for business again from October ahead of Cup and Show Week, one of the city's busiest times of year, under a plan announced this afternoon.