Shadbolt's deputy quits: I did his job for him; council 'toxic'
Biddle says Shadbolt had tears in his eyes as he told her he envied her decision to quit.
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Litter of puppies dumped in park with throats slit
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Southland man admits careless driving in fatal crash
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Invercargill school principal resigns
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Letter raises spectre of Govt intervention in Invercargill council
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