New Zealander thought to be ill from methanol poisoning in Laos

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A fifth tourist has died as a result of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos. 28-year-old British lawyer Simone White, as well as an Australian teen, two Danish women and an American all fell fatally ill after drinking in a popular tourist town. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed a New Zealander is thought to be among those who have fallen ill. WorldWatch's Niva Chittock reports. According to an MFAT spokesperson, there are currently 14 New Zealanders registered with SafeTravel as being in Laos.