A family speaks about their 'beloved' daughter who died in a Japan avalanche, an aviation commentator outlines what may have caused the LATAM flight incident, and 1News' Anna Murray weighs in on the Princess Kate saga.
1 Family remembers 'beloved' Kiwi skier who died in Japan avalanche
The family of one of two New Zealand skiers who died in an avalanche in Japan's Hokkaido yesterday have paid tribute to their "beloved" daughter.
Isabella Bolton, 21, died in an avalanche on Mt Yotei, near the ski resort of Niseko on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido.
Born in Watford, England, Bolton grew up in Diamond Harbour and Heathcote Valley, attending Rangi Ruru Girls' High School.
2 Aircraft systems issue possible cause of LATAM incident – commentator
An aviation expert has weighed in on what may have caused the LATAM Airlines incident, where up to 50 people were injured after a sudden drop in altitude mid-flight from Sydney to Auckland.
At least 13 people were taken to Middlemore Hospital, and St John said among the 50 injured was one person in serious condition.
Aviation expert Geoffrey Thomas told 1News the strange circumstances of the event point to a computer malfunction in the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
3 'An absolute joke': Police officers reject latest pay offer
Police officers have rejected the Government’s latest pay offer, calling it as a “kick in the guts” among several other things.
The offer included a $5000 pay increase backdated to November last year, two 4% salary increases this year and next year, and changes to some allowances, leave accumulation and short-notice shift changes.
4 Woman battling breast cancer details unwelcome battle with insurer
At age 43, Rebekah Johnstone was told she had triple negative breast cancer and her hopes of survival were slim.
But she hung onto that word. Yes, her chances were "slim” – but not non-existent.
But, as Fair Go reports, her insurer wasn't going to make her fight for life any easier.
5 Museums, galleries exhibiting signs of strain amid cost-of-living, funding cuts
Museums and galleries warn they may be forced to close and lay off staff as they face increased costs, shrinking funds and limited ability to raise more revenue.
Museums Aotearoa is concerned some institutions may not survive the decade and is launching a campaign to save them.
ONE MISSING ROYAL
The internet has lost its collective mind over Princess Kate's first photo since she went to hospital for abdominal surgery in January.
1News opinion editor Anna Murray tackles the "extremely normal" theories, including their origin, in her explainer.
ONE ICONIC AD STORY
"It was within the first week. I was getting recognised all over."
Tina - real name Sieni Leo'o Olo - is describing the instant impact of the ad campaign she fronts for a car auction company.
"People were coming up to me and talking about the ad," she says. "They just loved her."
Meet the real Tina from Turners and read why she's such a hit.
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