Coronavirus: Ardern walks fine line on lockdown, Bridges missteps

Can't view this email, [click here]( 22 April 2020 Hi {NAME}, Catch up on today's latest news in your daily briefing. Top Headlines [Large Article Image]( [Coronavirus: Ardern walks fine line on lockdown, Bridges missteps]( ANALYSIS: The PM carefully set out the case for a lockdown extension, but the Opposition leader badly misjudged his response. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Large Article Image]( [World Health Organisation head warns the worst of coronavirus pandemic is still ahead]( Just as many countries are beginning to ease restrictive measures, the global health body's chief sounds a dire warning. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Owners ordered to move 17 years of rubbish from 'shambolic' central Wellington property]( After 17 years and four abatement notices, the council had reached the end of its tether. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Live: Distance learning for at least 3 more weeks, five new virus cases and one death]( Most students will continue home learning, but the likelihood of someone with going through the school gate with Covid-19 is "very low", the Health Ministry says. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Coronavirus: Kiwi dies of Covid-19 in Peru]( The 49-year-old was meant to be on a mercy flight home but he never got on board. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Reserve Bank prepares to axe loan-to-value restrictions for home-buyers]( Reserve Bank says move is in response to economic downturn. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( National news [Small Article Image]( [Coronavirus: Simon Bridges receives huge backlash to Facebook post criticising lockdown extension]( National leader berated from voters on both sides for Facebook post criticising lockdown extension. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Quiz: Morning trivia challenge April 21, 2020]( Complete The Weeknd's hit track title: _________ Lights. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Coronavirus: 'He was a son that taught us so much' - parents mourn Kiwi who died in Peru]( Edward Storey was on an overseas adventure to celebrate his 50th birthday when he was found dead in his rented flat. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Coronavirus update: One death and five more Covid-19 cases]( There has been another Covid-19 related death in NZ and five more cases. Meanwhile, distance learning will go on for at least 3 more weeks. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Technology [Small Article Image]( [Coronavirus NZ podcast: Going viral - A history of conspiracy theories and bad ideas]( The wild theory that Covid-19 has something to do with 5G isn't the first time humans have freaked out about technology. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Coronavirus: Concerns contact tracing app could breach privacy]( New Zealand needs to balance effective contact tracing and the protection of people's privacy, barrister warns. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( ['A level playing field': Digital giants will have to pay for news in Australia]( Google and Facebook will be forced to pay for news to protect publishers from the economic wreckage of the coronavirus crisis. [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]( [Cell towers targeted as 5G conspiracy theory spreads]( NZ joins global wave of sabotage attempts against mobile networks as false claims about 5G go viral. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Coronavirus: Apple rolls out cheaper iPhone as pandemic curbs spending]( Apple is releasing a new iPhone that will be vastly cheaper than other models as the coronavirus forces people to rethink their spending. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Business [Small Article Image]( [New Zealand families 'need cash payouts' to force economy back to life]( Kiwibank economist suggests payments to all Kiwis or GST tax breaks to stimulate the economy. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Countdown dark supermarket too noisy, neighbour says]( Noise from Countdown's new Auckland online shopping warehouse keeps neighbours awake. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Coronavirus: Business leaders share tips for surviving crisis based on past recessions]( A recession is coming. These 10 steps will help your business make it through. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Lockdown announcement gives Air New Zealand a bookings bounce]( But don't expect any cheap deals any time soon, analyst warns. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Oil price goes negative as demand collapses]( Overseas oil prices plunge below zero as demand for energy collapses amid the coronavirus pandemic. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Coronavirus: Some Air NZ cabin crew may have broken distancing rules on layover]( Air NZ crew self-isolate after concerns that some may not have stuck to the rules in Vancouver. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Rural [Small Article Image]( [Waikato's Matangi Berry Farm and director fined $120k for breaching labour laws]( The Employment Court found more than 200 migrant workers were underpaid. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Farmers to 'Meat the Need' of food banks]( New charity is all about Kiwi farmers feeding Kiwi families, founders say. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [NZ rock lobster industry back in action after being in hiatus due to Covid-19 outbreak]( The New Zealand rock lobster export industry was one of the first hit by the Covid-19 outbreak in China but it's on the comeback. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Coronavirus: Fonterra won't move to level 3]( Regardless of the Government's decision on Monday, the dairy co-op won't relax restrictions. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Tasman District Council asks for $32.6m from Government for Waimea dam project]( A $13m chunk of requested Government funding is to cover Covid-19 costs and accelerate the construction of the Waimea dam with up to 80 additional workers. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Coronavirus: Dairy jobs on offer as Covid-19 lockdown stems flow of migrant workers]( The dairy industry needs "good, hardworking" Kiwis to fill roles left empty by overseas staff. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( World [Small Article Image]( [Coronavirus: Donald Trump declares he will 'suspend immigration' into the United States]( President says he will sign order halting immigration into the US due to attack from the "Invisible Enemy". [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Kim Jong Un surgery report fuels speculation about leader's health]( First Kim Jong Un skipped celebrations for his grandfather's birthday. Now, he's reportedly had cardiovascular surgery. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Female world leaders hailed as the voices of reason amid the coronavirus chaos]( Several female world leaders have won recognition for their effective action and empathy in Covid-19 crisis. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Coronavirus: Record daily spikes for India and Singapore as crisis intensifies in parts of Asia]( India records highest daily rise after easing strict lockdown so manufacturing and agricultural work could resume. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( ['Political game'? US governors rally against Donald Trump amid coronavirus testing row]( Donald Trump accuses Democrats of "dangerous political game'' as row over Covid-19 testing in US ramps up. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Canada's worst mass shooting leaves at least 18 dead]( Canadians are mourning after a shocking rampage that left at least 18 dead in rural communities across Nova Scotia. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Entertainment [Small Article Image]( [TV Review: Rebuilding Paradise with Paul Henry fails to live up to the hype]( OPINION: Paul Henry's return to New Zealand television last night was lame. Very lame. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Reese Witherspoon takes an honest look back at her 2013 arrest]( Reese Witherspoon spoke about her headline-making arrest from nearly a decade ago. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Jennifer Lopez sued for $150,000 over an Instagram photo]( Jennifer Lopez is being sued over the use of a photo on Instagram. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( ['Betty the weather cat' pops up in broadcasts]( "You're tuning in to watch the cat, I realise that, but it's going to be cold tonight," says US weatherman. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [YouTube's 'Talking Kitty Cat' star Steve Cash dead at 40]( Steve Cash had been a YouTube personality since 2007 and had amassed millions of views and subscribers with his cat series. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [The internet is shook by Barack Obama's title in Michael Jordan documentary]( Father, husband, senator, US president and "former Chicago resident" appears in Michael Jordan’s new documentary. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Sport [Small Article Image]( [Scott Robertson says Sir Graham Henry 'put me in a corner' during All Blacks interview]( Scott Robertson opens up on interrogation from Sir Graham Henry during his interview for the All Blacks job. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Eleven former Wallabies captains sign letter calling for Raelene Castle's head]( The Kiwi boss of rugby in Australia is under intense pressure after legends such as George Gregan and Michael Lynagh signed a letter to have her removed. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Angry phone hook up with Warriors reportedly sealed NRL boss Todd Greenberg's fate]( 'Blindsided' ARLC chair reportedly laid into Todd Greenberg during call with Warriors. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Maria Folau and husband Israel relish lockdown life in France with her rugby pro brother]( Kiwi netball great has husband Izzy and her Samoan rugby international brother and his family for company in Perpignan. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Novak Djokovic wouldn't take coronavirus vaccination to return to tennis tour]( World No 1 reveals anti-vaccination stance, saying he won't "be forced by someone to take a vaccine in order to travel." [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Six Nations snub World Rugby chairman hopeful Agustin Pichot]( Only Wales respond to personal note from Argentina great eager to air views in World Rugby election battle. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Stuff daily quiz Have you taken part in today's quiz? [See what it takes to reach the top of the leader board.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Unsubscribe]( [Newsletter Settings]( [Privacy Policy]( [Advertise]( [Feedback](