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HDC findings from investigation into woman's lung cancer death anger widower
Kent Vickerman is furious at the outcome of an investigation by the Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner into his wife's death from lung cancer.

French Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including New Caledonia's pro-French party, Rassemblement, electing its first Kanak president.

UK backpacker 'unaware' of Anzac Day dawn service before her car was lifted and moved
A car lifted and moved by people attending the New Plymouth service was driven away later on Thursday morning by a British backpacker, an organiser of ceremony says.

Bears make Williams first pick in NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears make Caleb Williams the first pick pf the 2024 NFL Draft as a record six quarterbacks go in the first 12 selections.

Where are the Gaza protests at US universities?
Protests have erupted across more than two dozen campuses, including New York, Texas and California.

Weekly quiz: What did the Spice Girls sing at Posh's party?
Test how closely you have been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

Yousaf 'in peril' and 'customised' skin cancer jab
A tough spot for Scotland's first minister and trials of a cancer vaccine are among the lead stories.

'The boss' featured at Trump hush-money trial
Former magazine publisher David Pecker detailed how he helped bury stories for Trump, who he called “the boss”.

LA college cancels graduation ceremony amid Gaza protests
Protests against the Gaza war grip dozens of campuses across America, with hundreds of arrests.

First personalised skin-cancer vaccine starts UK trial
Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning.

Does fighting inflation always lead to recession? What NZ data tells
Here is what 60 years of New Zealand data shows us.

South island churches look to ditch insurance over high costs
Catholic churches in Otago and Southland are ditching traditional insurance policies - and say the money could be used elsewhere.

Strong winds damage Wellington Botanic Garden's building
The Begonia House contains several exotic plants and is a venue used for events such as weddings.

Europe risks dying and faces big decisions - Macron
The French president delivers a stark warning for Europe to act fast to survive in a changing world.

Wada launches review into Chinese failed doping tests
The World Anti-Doping Agency launches an independent review after 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at Tokyo 2020 despite failing drug tests.

Why green steam is a hot issue for business
Steam is still needed in many industries, but much of it is still made with fossil fuels.

The ex-flight attendant who now leads the airline
Mitsuko Tottori was named as the first female boss of Japan Airlines earlier this year.

TikTok's Chinese parent firm says no plans to sell
The US passed a law this week to force the sale of the popular video app or be banned in America.

Foreign states targeting UK universities, MI5 warns
Senior figures from leading institutions are warned of risks to some of their cutting-edge research.

Conservation is saving species, global study says
A first-of-its-kind study shows conservation is worth investing in, researchers say.

Judge accused of bullying and misogyny
Five women have told the BBC about Judge Philip Lancaster's behaviour at employment tribunal hearings.