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Graeme Murray

Former deputy Prime Minister in hospital after downing drink only meant to be sipped

A former deputy Prime Minister was taken to hospital after he downed a traditional sipping drink.

Michael McCormack once held the role in Australia and was offered some sakau recently while on a diplomatic tour.

The traditional drink is a type of ‘Kava’ which is created using the root of a pepper plant.

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