Coronavirus: If you wake with a runny nose, the Ministry of Health wants you at home

Can't view this email, [click here]( 12 March 2020 Hi {NAME}, Catch up on today's latest news in your daily briefing. Top Headlines [Large Article Image]( [Coronavirus: If you wake with a runny nose, the Ministry of Health wants you at home]( If you wake up with a slight sniffle in your nose, the Ministry of Health wants you to stay home. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Large Article Image]( [Mysterious plant blooms to over 3 metres high on Auckland's North Shore]( Auckland family shocked by plant's rapid growth - and believe it might be one for the record books. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Coronavirus: here's who is most at risk of dying from Covid-19]( New study first to identify factors that put people at greatest risk of dying from coronavirus. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Coronavirus: Number of infectious cases is slowing in China]( The spread of coronavirus in China appears to be slowing with fewer new cases reported daily. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Qatar's $2m donation to mosque victims still in bank account]( Qatar donated $2m to mosque shooting victims. They haven't received a cent. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Businessman's domestic violence conviction quashed to allow overseas travel]( Businessman Feng Lei Shi grabbed his wife by the throat and threatened to burn down their house. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( National news [Small Article Image]( [Why is the coronavirus sparing kids and killing the elderly?]( Figuring out why children are so unaffected could lead to breakthroughs in understanding how the virus works. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Young ambassador and 'ray of sunshine' dies of bowel cancer]( The youngest ambassador in a campaign to warn those under 50 about bowel cancer has died. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Mother guilty of causing baby's brain damage, broken bones]( Shana Tooman caused broken bones and permanent brain damage that will leave daughter severely disabled. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Technology [Small Article Image]( [How does a tablet for $149 really compare?]( OPINION: There's an argument to be made for saving money and not buying an iPad. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Biometrics are becoming popular alternatives to passwords, but will they keep us safer online?]( Imagine a world where your micro movements and fingerprints unlock your most sensitive information. We're there. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Exercise your brain with Stuff quizzes]( How good is your general knowledge? Find out by turning on Stuff quiz alerts. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Huawei moves into a new era with Mate 30 Pro 5G]( SPONSORED: With the launch of its latest device, smartphone giant Huawei further pushes the boundaries of the possible by delivering one of the most capable handsets yet. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Smart security – what are the DIY options?]( Smart security systems are leaving traditional monitored alarm services in the dust. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [From Shortland Street screen to YouTube star]( He's gone from walk-on roles in an New Zealand soap to king of the screen on the internet. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Business [Small Article Image]( [Harvey Norman co-founder loses $1.5m gambling on plunging market]( Australian retail magnate Gerry Harvey has proven the investment adage of 'never try to catch a falling knife'. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Synlait buys dairy farm next to Canterbury factory for $25.7m]( Synlait's latest investment will safeguard water supplies and be used for farm research. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Pukekohe tour company fined for 'blatant' use of national parks]( Man caught guiding tours through tourist spots without concession said he was "only going for a walk". [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( ['At least we were together': Living in a motel no holiday for people experiencing homelessness]( NIMBY neighbours never fear: Homelessness happens to good people too. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [RNZ originally considered taking Concert channel off broadcast radio altogether]( RNZ saw Concert making little contribution to its audience goals, despite talks over extra FM frequency. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Stationery store Kikki K receivers court possible buyers]( Stores will continue to trade while a decision is made to sell the luxury stationery company or break it up. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Rural [Small Article Image]( [Drought hits 'critical point' in parts of Hawkes Bay, as region calls for assistance]( Hawke's Bay regional council is asking Government to declare drought status so it can unlock support funds. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Forestry showcase brings simulators and log trucks to Central Districts Field Days]( A dedicated forestry area at an annual rural extravaganza will feature machine simulators to try, kids' games and loaded log trucks. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Call for primary industries to be more inclusive of workers with learning disorders]( As the battle to attract skilled workers to the primary industries continues, those with learning disorders say they are being turned away. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Farmer innovation helps find water leaks fast]( SPONSORED: David Key knows how frustrating losing good water to the ground can be. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Calm the Farm investors to help accelerate New Zealand's transition to regenerative farming]( Give A Little founder launches investment platform to help farmers move to climate friendly farming practice. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Obstacles and failures jazz up the way to run a business]( One door closes and nine open; failures are often the best teachers. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( World [Small Article Image]( [Two of the world's extremely rare white giraffes killed by poachers]( There is only one white giraffe left in the world after poachers slaughtered the other two in Kenya. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Democrat hopeful Joe Biden wins Michigan in major primary blow to Bernie Sanders]( Former US vice-president wins battleground state to put him well-ahead in Democrat race. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Robert Durst's defence: He fled in panic after finding corpse]( He found his friend's body and fled, his lawyer says. Prosecutors say he's a triple murderer. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Secret witnesses in MH17 trial face 'genuine threat of being murdered by Russia']( Russian spies may try to kill people testifying in trial over shot down airliner, prosecutors warn. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( ['I’m so sorry I couldn’t protect you': Australian Hannah Clarke and her children laid to rest in shared coffin]( The slain mother radiated positivity and had a smile that could weather every storm, hundreds of mourners in Brisbane heard [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Tea boy to tattooed trader: a secret tipster's life and death]( By the time the concierge reached James Harris, he was lying in the hallway outside his apartment, arms and legs shaking, gasping for air. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Entertainment [Small Article Image]( [Unsealed Harvey Weinstein court documents include email 'Jen Aniston should be killed']( Variety says the revelation came from 1000 pages of documents which had been unsealed ahead of Weinstein's sentencing this week. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Billie Eilish slams body shamers by stripping down at concert]( Billie Eilish has previously attributed her unique style to wanting to avoid judgement based on her physique. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( ['Imagine it's your mum': MAFS Carmen Stimpson has panic attack after bullying]( Stimpson's been targeted by trolls before. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [KJ Apa 'ashamed' of not pursuing his Samoan roots more]( Apa revealed that his father is a chief in Samoa, and that the Samoan culture is closer to him than being a Kiwi. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [The Bachelorette: Why are they keeping Michael the kumara farmer around?]( Six agitated men, some of whom haven't seen daylight in weeks. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were 'both very involved' in their kids' surgeries]( A source tells E! News Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were equally involved in supporting their daughters throughout their medical journeys. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Sport [Small Article Image]( [Bulldogs condemn Kiwi star Corey Harawira-Naera and teammate after schoolgirl sex scandal]( Bulldogs say disgraced pair's actions 'don't reflect our values'. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Sir Clive Woodward suggests All Blacks method to deal with 'embarrassing' Joe Marler]( Ex-England coach believes ABs 'no d...heads' policy would sort out genitals-grabbing prop. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Super Rugby: Highlanders CEO had fears before 'horrific' Bulls jersey clash]( Fans could barely tell the Bulls and Highlanders apart and it appears the problem started with kit designers Adidas. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Bulldog's social media exchange revealed - 'What are we doing tonight?']( NRL star Jayden Okunbor initiated Instagram messages after 'a good stalk', screengrabs reveal. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Super Rugby: Warren Gatland's Chiefs rotation policy should come as no surprise]( OPINION: Warren Gatland's scrupulous team selections at the Chiefs have been nearly 20 years in the making. 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