Tom Latham, Mitchell Santner fifties prop up New Zealand

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The man kept a cockatiel for a number of years, causing medical experts to speculate if it had caused his lung disease. Photo: Getty Images A drainlayer and panel beater who was exposed to asbestos dust and paint fumes most of his working life has lost a fight with ACC for coverage for lung disease […]
Worker loses ACC lung cancer fight due to pet parrot February 8, 2026
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