Invercargill's unlikely deputy mayor: 'I don't care if other councillors like me or not'
Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt labelled him 'Brutus' in widely publicised falling out.
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Invercargill beheading: Father called for help 40 times before grisly killing
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Invercargill Mayor, deputy haven't talked in weeks
The latest ructions around the council table centre on Shadbolt's driver's licence.
Calls for Sir Tim Shadbolt to explain licence
The NZTA confirmed his full car and motorcycle licences have been suspended.
Tim Shadbolt to keep mayoral car despite suspended licence
NZTA confirmed this week his licence had been suspended following days of speculation.
Man who flouted lockdown rules has conviction quashed after error
Man gets conviction quashed after an error was made by a duty solicitor and judge.
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Person hit by train in Invercargill
Police could not provide comment on the status of the person hit.
'A gentleman to the end': The late Peter Beadle
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Sex offender to be monitored for a decade after next month's release
Corrections applies for intense supervision due to 'high risk of sex offending in future'.
Sir Tim Shadbolt falls out with council over 'lack of IT training'
Invercargill mayor refuses to apologise after lashing out at staff over IT support.
Flyer back on track after 8 years for southern rail tour
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That takes the biscuit: Kiwi photographer's royal memorabilia
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Invercargill Mayor claims he was denied IT help by his own council
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Claims highly toxic waste buried at Tiwai Pt smelter
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Invercargill streets cordoned off after woman bloodied in assault
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Relief for family after killer found guilty
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Covid-19 vaccination centre opens in Dunedin
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