Tim Shadbolt admits he might lose, but is fighting on
The mayor of Invercargill says not every person has the bravery to swim against the tide.
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Info sought on aggravated robbery of service station
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Use of police dog to arrest abusive driver an 'overreaction' - IPCA
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Blood on his boots: Man found guilty of grievous bodily harm
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Newstalk ZB host Marcus Lush announces mayoralty bid
He joins eight other candidates including Sir Tim Shadbolt.
Man accused of killing Invercargill dad named
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Woman's body pulled from submerged car after Southland crash
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Council to discuss contentious issue of Mayor Tim Shadbolt's rental car saga
Invercargill Mayor's rental car arrangements will be brought to council table tomorrow.
Ardern's local government reassurance greeted with scepticism
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Sir Tim's costly ride: Mayor spends $523 on rental to travel from Wgtn to P North
Angry mayor says council making a decision on the rental car is misuse of council time.
Mayor's 190km taxi ride: Shadbolt says deputy wrecked travel plans
The mayor's request for a rental car to travel to the LGNZ conference was denied.
Convicted child rapist sent back to prison over exploitation images
The man sent the images to himself while recovering from a stroke in hospital.
'One less weight in my life': Sister's relief young mum's killer won't get out of jail early
Samuel Samson murdered Azalia Wilson while they were in a motel room with their baby.
'It's not worth the risk': Police nab motorist five times over alcohol limit
Member of the public reported concerns about the man's hair-raising driving in Southland.
17-year jail term remains for man who brutally killed partner
Azalia Wilson was so badly injured she was unrecognisable, the court said.
Motel where murder accused stayed was bugged by police
The woman was at the motel while her house was forensically searched.
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Man found in shallow grave died in 'a terrible accident', court told
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Man stroked leg of 16yo in changing room, went into hotel room where 12yo girl was
Nathan Ngarimu Collier was already on the child sex offender register.
Judge references death penalty while sentencing young drug dealer
Judge tells young drug dealer he would be hanged if in Singapore, "no questions asked".
More opportunities for first-home buyers, SBS Bank boss says
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Cycling NZ pulls support amid bullying claims
Formal complaints lodged over the behaviour of Invercargill cycling coach Sid Cumming.
Man arrested after person allegedly shot in Invercargill
One person received a gunshot wound to the leg.
Employee awarded $8000 after being tapped on her backside with bucket
The woman complained about her co-workers's conduct for several weeks.
CCTV of speed camera operator assault to show on Ten 7 Aotearoa
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Airways boss quits after tumultuous Covid years, control tower closure U-turns
Plans to close regional control towers, announced when Covid hit, have been reversed.