Covid-19 live: 125 new Covid cases, 2 in Christchurch

Can't view this email, [click here]( 30 October 2021 Hi {NAME}, Catch up on today's latest news in your daily briefing. Top Headlines [Large Article Image]( [Covid-19 live: 125 new Covid cases, 2 in Christchurch]( There are 125 community cases of Covid-19 today including 2 new cases in Christchurch, 118 in Auckland, four in Waikato, and one in Northland. In Christchurch, 13 close contacts have been identified. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Large Article Image]( [Covid-19: Christchurch case in Tonga shows more community spread likely]( The case “likely indicates more Covid-19 spread in the Christchurch community than is being currently reflected" by case numbers, an immunologist says. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Covid-19: Minister Chris Hipkins thinks city lockdown unlikely despite new cases]( Christchurch's central city bus interchange will be closed for a deep clean at 8pm on Friday, after it was named as a location of interest in the city’s Covid-19 outbreak. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Covid-19 NZ: When will each DHB reach the 90 per cent full vaccination target?]( These are the current projected 'finish lines' for 90 per cent vaccination at each DHB in the country. But how can we get there faster? [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [The cheapest house in NZ: Two-bed home listed for just $89,000]( Halfway along State Highway 3 lies the small town of Waverley, and possibly the biggest property bargain on the market. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Covid-19: 125 new cases in Delta outbreak in Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Christchurch]( 125 new cases of Covid-19 detected in Auckland, Northland, Waikato and Christchurch in the past 24 hours, as outbreak surpasses 3000 cases. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( National news [Small Article Image]( [Your unvaccinated friend is roughly 20 times more likely to give you Covid]( ANALYSIS: Some people are wondering, why would a vaccinated person care about the vaccine status of another person? [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Covid-19: Truck driver who tested positive delivered goods between two warehouses]( The driver, who worked for Toll Group, was asymptomatic when delivering goods in and around Christchurch last week. 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[Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Rural [Small Article Image]( [Farmers want clarity over vaccine mandates]( Farmers and farm advocacy groups say they are not receiving clear guidelines from the government on how to navigate vaccine mandates and subsequent staff management for farm businesses. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Greenpeace alleges Fonterra 'cashing in' on illegal palm oil plantations]( Greenpeace allegations throw shade on the dairy industry for 'cashing in' on the destruction of Indonesia's rainforests [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [British public fed a lot of guff on NZ farm practices]( OPINION: The announcement of a free-trade agreement was met with predictable howls of outrage from UK farmers, but the disinformation was surprising. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [A2 Milk faces a 'tough' road ahead with increased rivalry and lower profits]( “It’s a tough market and it’s a turnaround story that’s going to take a bit of time,” says Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager Sam Dickie. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Science catching up with farmers as regenerative agriculture continues to grow in popularity]( Researcher says it has the potential to transform farming, as scientists work with farmers to fill research gaps. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Meat industry welcomes Government's move to simplify vaccine mandates]( “It is critical that all workers are vaccinated to provide a shield against Covid-19, especially for meat processing where workers are working close together for long shifts," says Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva. "We applaud the Government for taking this step." [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( World [Small Article Image]( [Okinawa port clogged with tons of floating pumice]( A large amount of pumice, apparently from the eruption of an undersea volcano, has washed ashore on the main island of Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Covid-19 Australia: Victoria scraps daily presser as restrictions ease]( The move comes as the Australian state continues its vaccine roll-out. It is on track to be among the "top five" most vaccinated places in the world. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Fallen trees, damaged roofs and 300,000 without power as heavy winds lash state of Victoria]( The State Emergency Service has warned callers could be waiting longer for assistance than usual this morning due to huge demand. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Prisoner gives Guantanamo court first account of CIA abuse]( A Guantanamo Bay prisoner has openly described the brutal US interrogation programme for the first time, saying he thought he was going to die. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Asian spider takes hold in Georgia, sends humans scurrying]( A large spider native to East Asia has spun its thick, golden web on power lines, porches and vegetable patches all over north Georgia in the US this year. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Study finds California condors can have 'virgin births']( The researchers said they believe it is the first case of asexual reproduction in any avian species where the female had access to a mate. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Entertainment [Small Article Image]( [TVNZ to screen Adele concert and Oprah Winfrey interview]( Adele One Night Only will give viewers the chance to see the singer perform in concert and hear new songs from her new album. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Attack of the Hollywood Cliches: Netflix exposes the movies' consistent nonsenses]( Baddies who can't shoot straight and rules defining the length, timing and result of a car chase that are practically part of our DNA all get a mention. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [TVNZ's RFDS, Netflix's Inside Job among great shows to stream this weekend]( An old Aussie favourite has been reimagined for a new century, while one of the best adult animations in years has been unleashed. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Whānau Mārama: NZ International Film Festival: The 12 widely screening must sees]( An eye-popping Cannes winner, a doco about an anarchic musician, a Zoom rom-com and a Chinese love letter to cinema are among this year's highlights. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Xena: Warrior Princess actor Lucy Lawless wants to be the new Doctor Who]( Lawless has revealed she'd jump at the chance to get the keys to the TARDIS when current Doctor Who lead Jodie Whittaker regenerates. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Lorde says she feels isolated during the Covid pandemic, misses loved ones]( “The pandemic has continued to make things difficult, lonely, or dangerous for absolutely everyone in varying degrees,” Lorde said. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Sport [Small Article Image]( [Beauden Barrett gets the nod to start against Wales in his 100th All Blacks test]( Ian Foster says form and the occasion warranted his selection at No 10, while Dalton Papalii and Ethan Blackadder get the nod in the loose trio. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [How John Mitchell's time with Eddie Jones ended over a cricket clash]( When former All Black coach John Mitchell said no to Eddie Jones, he was gone in days. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( ['If it's good enough for Cristiano': David Warner recreates Ronaldo's Coca-Cola stunt without the same success]( Australian cricketer sheepishly puts the Coke bottles back on the table after attempting to copy famous footballer's water bottle stunt at this year's Euros contest. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Canterbury v Tasman live - National Provincial Championship, round nine]( The red and blacks aim to snap a three-game losing streak as they welcome the Mako to Christchurch. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [All Blacks vs Wales: Rieko Ioane happy to wing it as he continues test resurgence]( Ian Foster names his backline Mr Fixit back at No 11 to face Wales at a sold-out Principality Stadium. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Canterbury upset reigning champions Tasman to keep playoff hopes alive]( Dallas McLeod scored a late try as Canterbury came from behind and beat Tasman in Christchurch. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Stuff daily quiz Have you taken part in today's quiz? 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