Coronavirus: What you need to know about Sunday's big developments

This is a special evening newsletter recapping the latest news on the Covid-19 pandemic, with links to our full coverage.  [View Online]( People are still out and about at Bethells Beach during the lockdown. Photo / Michael Craig Hi {NAME} This is a special evening newsletter recapping the latest news on the Covid-19 pandemic, with links to our full coverage. New Zealand's first death due to coronavirus has been recorded as another 63 cases were reported today, while the Government strives to clear up confusion and enforce their rules and restrictions for the level four lockdown. Get all the important news and read the full stories in the links below. Key developments in NZ - New Zealand [has its first death due to coronavirus](. A woman in her 70s died in Greymouth Hospital early this morning, after testing positive for the virus on Friday morning. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said it was "devastating news" – but it brings home why New Zealand moved to alert level four. "Today's death is a reminder of the fight we have on our hands," she said. There are 63 new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand today, bringing the total to 514 cases, with nine patients in hospital. - Some New Zealanders [have been left confused by mixed messages]( over what you can and cannot do during the lockdown - but a new update has [made it patently clear what the expectation is]( answering some key questions about what you should be doing, and what would break the rules. - If you happen to spot someone flouting the lockdown restrictions, police have[launched a new online form]( which can be used to report those breaching the rules. Police said it can be used to report isolation breaches or cases of businesses continuing to operate when they are not part of the essential workforce. Police Commissioner Mike Bush urged people to use the online form instead of calling police. Around the world - Spain has [registered a record number of coronavirus deaths in a single-day period]( with the army now being handed emergency powers to transfer bodies because undertakers are unable to cope. The number of deaths in Spain from Covid-19 in the past 24 hours is 832, putting Spain now firmly in second place as the worst-hit nation, behind Italy. - United States president Donald Trump has issued a "strong travel advisory", but has [opted against implementing a quarantine on the New York region](. Trump had earlier considered the quarantine after New York's confirmed cases rose above 50,000 - with over 700 deaths - but New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called the idea "preposterous". Confirmed US coronavirus-related deaths doubled in two days, hitting 2,000. It took about a month from the first confirmed death for the United States to record 1,000, but the toll has risen rapidly, and officials say the worst is yet to come. Analysing the economy - Need some advice on how to cope with the gloomy economic forecasts? Liam Dann provides some thoughts on [how to stay sane in a world of grim economic news]( Diana Clement [provides advice on where there are opportunities to find work]( and Mary Holm [answers your questions and provides financial tips for the months ahead](. - Meanwhile, after yesterday's reports on the uncertain futures of major players in the airline industry, Finance Minister Grant Robertson [has confirmed the Government is in direct talks]( about assistance with New Zealand's major airports, which have plunged from profit machines to credit risks in a matter of weeks. The waiting game - After All Blacks coach Ian Foster yesterday revealed he and his coaching staff were taking pay cuts, standout first five-eighth Beauden Barrett [has confirmed that the All Blacks players will be doing the same](. - Finally, what are New Zealand Olympians to do when their main goal gets postponed until next year? For legendary rower Hamish Bond, training is still on the agenda, but he also [has his own coronavirus concern]( with his wife Lizzie continuing her vital work at Tauranga hospital. Thanks for joining us - we'll keep you updated every night. [App Store]( [Google Play]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( This message was sent to you by NZME Publishing Limited. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please [unsubscribe]( here [NZME] Private Bag 92 198, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142 Copyright 2020, NZME Publishing Limited nzherald.co.nz [Help & Support]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Contact Us]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( NZ Herald · 2 Graham Street · Auckland, Auk 1010 · New Zealand