Witness claims murder accused said he 'snapped'
Samuel Samson is on trial over the murder of his former partner Azalia Wilson.
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Smelter stockpiles 100,000 tonnes of hazardous waste near beach
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Marcus Lush wins by-election, will join Invercargill City Council
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