1Legal experts have written an open letter to the Government warning of the potential for corruption in the Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery Act which aims to speed up the recovery process following the Canterbury earthquake. They worry it gives too much unchecked power to Cabinet Ministers. Analysis.
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3Over 1000 Council workers are to lose their jobs as Auckland's eight regional councils merge into one Supercity Council.
4The first NZ competitors have arrived in Delhi ahead of the Commonwealth Games and report they are happy with what they are seeing.
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6Five US soldiers have appeared in court accused of murdering Afghan civilians, but the accused are pointing the finger at their staff sergeant and drug abuse.
7The US says it is disappointed by Israel's refusal to extend a temporary ban on the construction of settlements on the West Bank.
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