Covid-19 live: Bulk of new community cases aged 39 or under

Can't view this email, [click here]( 20 October 2021 Hi {NAME}, Catch up on today's latest news in your daily briefing. Top Headlines [Large Article Image]( [Covid-19 live: Bulk of new community cases aged 39 or under]( There are 94 new community cases of Covid-19, the highest daily figure so far, with people aged 39 or under making up the largest group of new infections. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Large Article Image]( [Labour, National announce sweeping housing density law, three-storey homes without consent]( A new law will allow three-storey homes to be built without consent, and is expected to allow up to 105,000 more houses. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Sean Wainui's 'broken' wife's heartfelt message]( Paige Wainui joins the tributes after tragic loss of her husband and one of NZ's brightest rugby stars. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Mum 'didn't want me': Nine-year-old in tears while describing abuse at home]( A young girl found by Air New Zealand cabin crew with cuts and bruises on her face says her mother hit her with a hammer and shut her out of the house. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Doctor who ran mask campaign quits after refusing mandated vaccine]( Sophie Febery says others in her Mid-Canterbury town are "in a similar position to me and fear for their jobs". [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Quiz: Morning trivia challenge: October 19, 2021]( How many Academy Awards did Walt Disney receive? [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( National news [Small Article Image]( [Armed police swarm Christchurch flat]( A resident said she woke up to go to the gym at about 6.30am when she heard sirens as police vehicles pulled up the driveway of her flat. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Terror attack victim urges kindness after woman granted diversion for racist rant]( A woman whose brother died in the Christchurch terror attack urges everyone to “embrace diversity” after she and her mother were racially abused in a store. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Covid-19: Cases 'will continue to rise' after highest daily number recorded]( There were 94 new cases of the virus announced on Tuesday, the largest daily figure since the start of the pandemic. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Technology [Small Article Image]( [iPhone prices have ballooned globally, but New Zealand is actually cheaper]( OPINION: New Zealand often gets the short end of the stick when it comes to tech, but our country actually fairs pretty well when it comes to iPhone prices. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Apple Watch Series 7 review: Bigger screen + faster charging = the best smartwatch (still)]( Apple’s trend of evolutionary, not revolutionary, updates continues with the Apple Watch Series 7. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Simple steps to boosting home broadband performance]( SPONSORED: Need faster internet? Here are a few steps to speed up your broadband at home. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [How to customise, save and share your Stuff push alerts]( Stuff's customisable push alerts allow you to choose what news you get straight to your phone, as well as sharing the headlines, or saving to read later. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Many of New Zealand's most popular websites use ‘dark patterns’ to manipulate users – is it time to regulate?]( ANALYSIS: Kiwi consumers are increasingly experiencing personalised, targeted manipulation online, but the law has very little to say about it. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Stay in the loop with Auckland news alerts]( Make sure you're up to date on what you need to know in our biggest city with our new Auckland news alerts. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Business [Small Article Image]( [Inflation shock may hit mortgage holders hard and soon]( ANZ tips inflation to reach 5.8% early next year and the OCR 2% by August; sees real pressure for mortgage rate rises 'before long'. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [MediaWorks to bring news reporting back in-house]( Radio stations will produce own news, ending outsourcing deal with Newshub and TV3 owner Discovery. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [How the price of McDonald's compares around the globe]( Chowing down on a McDonald's Big Mac will put you back $8.21 in New Zealand - but spare a thought for the Lebanese who aren’t loving it while paying $30.90. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Spark tells staff they may need Covid jab as MediaWorks joins early movers]( Most Kiwis have been vaccinated with little drama but the pressure on employers to find ways to get everyone over the line is growing. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Joyya tops the list but Farmers gets an F in ethical fashion report]( Joyya, AS Colour, Hallenstein Glasson Holdings, Kathmandu and Macpac are all in the top 20 most ethical fashion companies in the world. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Many workers effectively earning less as inflation outstrips wage increases]( Those on the lowest incomes will be hardest hit by rising living costs, experts say. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Rural [Small Article Image]( [Farmer's death on quadbike likely to have been caused by gust of wind]( Hawke's Bay farmer and dad of two young boys had probably been trying to stop a quad bike going over a cliff when he died, report finds. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Silver Fern Farms lifts minimum pay to attract and retain staff]( The company will lift the minimum hourly productive rate to $24 per hour, an increase of almost 10 per cent. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [New app by Golden Bay man to help rural trainees]( A new app developed by a Golden Bay man to support the trainees of rural contractors is expected to help boost the sector. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [A farmer tackles the question: Why are dairy products so expensive here?]( OPINION: Expensive relative to what, I ask? Here's why a processor setting up shop to supply our domestic market won't ever happen. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Urgent action needed to limit the spread of carbon forestry and save sheep and beef land, farmers say]( Farmers say the pace of sheep and beef farm conversions to forestry must be curbed, after the Government signals a change in thinking. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( ['Heated' meeting held over Mataura River water over-allocation]( A meeting to discuss the over-allocation of water takes on the upper Mataura River got 'heated'. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( World [Small Article Image]( [Bystanders didn't intervene as woman was sexually assaulted on US train, police say]( A US man charged with raping a woman on a commuter train harassed her for more than 40 minutes while people seemingly recorded the assault without intervening. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( ['All we need is our little girl home': Parents of missing Australian girl Cleo Smith make emotional plea]( The mother of missing Australian 4-year-old girl Cleo Smith says the last four days have been "horrendous" as the search for her daughter continues. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Former US secretary of state Colin Powell dies from Covid-19 complications]( The family of Colin Powell said the former Joint Chiefs chairman and Secretary of State died from Covid-19 complications. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Covid-19 Australia: Restrictions for unvaccinated Victorians to extend 'well into 2022']( Residents who fail to get double-jabbed will not have the freedoms enjoyed by vaccinated people until sometime next year, Victoria premier warns. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Donald Trump files lawsuit to keep January 6 documents from US Congress]( The former US president said the committee investigating the attack was attempting a "vexatious, illegal fishing expedition". [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Derek Chauvin hires lawyer to represent him as he appeals conviction for murder of George Floyd]( Derek Chauvin has hired an attorney to represent him as he appeals his murder conviction in the death of George Floyd, according to court documents made public Monday. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Entertainment [Small Article Image]( [Rhythm and Vines co-founder in two minds about 'discriminatory’ Covid-19 vaccine passports]( Andrew Witters was surprised by moves to introduce vaccine passports but believes the 'discriminatory system' won’t be around for long as he plans a new South Waikato camping and music festival. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins quits]( Watkins told fans on The Wiggles’ Instagram she felt she was “missing out” spending so much of her time touring. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [MAFS Australia's Bryce Ruthven and Melissa Rawson have twin boys 10 weeks early]( Both boys and mother said to be doing well after babies arrived early on Saturday. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Blake Lively hilariously trolls Ryan Reynolds after he makes major career announcement]( Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are back at it. After the Deadpool actor made a big announcement about his movie career, his wife offered some commentary of her own. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Super 8: J.J. Abrams' charming '80s Spielberg homage hits Netflix as it turns 10]( REVIEW: This is the perfect evening’s entertainment for those struggling with the seemingly interminable wait for Stranger Things' fourth season. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Appointment Viewing: The week's best free-to-air and Sky TV programming]( An old Aussie favourite has been rebooted and a new Kiwi documentary details one man's amazing survival story and his determination to pay it forward. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Sport [Small Article Image]( ['Absolute genius' - Dan Carter reveals his best coach]( AB great worked with some of the best in the business, but one coach stood out as "the magician". [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor breaks down during emotional tribute to Sean Wainui]( Shock, sorrow, and heavy hearts. The All Blacks are reeling from the news of Sean Wainui's death and have sent their love to his whānau. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Stunning Martin Guptill catch no help for Black Caps in T20 World Cup warm-up loss]( David Warner was sent packing first ball of the innings by a screamer, but Aussies recover to win a tight T20 World Cup warm-up match. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [All Blacks vs USA: Six to watch as Ian Foster's men launch their tour in DC]( Ian Foster's men should be untested in their tour opener on Sunday — but it could still be an important outing for some. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [New Zealand Māori representation meant the world to late rugby star Sean Wainui]( He won an age-group world championship title, and scored five tries in a Super Rugby game. But being a Māori All Black was his ultimate honour. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Former leading New Zealand cricket umpire Fred Goodall dies aged 83]( Goodall umpired 24 tests and 15 ODIs but was best known as being the victim of an elbow in the back from West Indian fast bowler Colin Croft. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Stuff daily quiz Have you taken part in today's quiz? 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