Covid-19: Locations of interest in the Delta outbreak - January 8

Can't view this email, [click here]( 09 January 2022 Hi {NAME}, Catch up on today's latest news in your daily briefing. Top Headlines [Large Article Image]( [Covid-19: Locations of interest in the Delta outbreak - January 8]( Seven sites in Wellington named as Covid-19 locations of interest, along with a Rotorua bar. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Large Article Image]( [Two cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Wellington, with a link to BOP music festival]( Two new cases of Covid-19 in Wellington have been confirmed today. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: January 8, 2022]( What is the only country in the world with a ban on chewing gum? [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Person in critical condition after being pulled from water at Mount Maunganui]( The person was treated by St John ambulance staff at the scene, before being transferred to Tauranga Hospital. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Person dies after being pulled from the water in Whananaki, Northland]( Rescuers tried in vain to resuscitate the person who was eventually pronounced dead at the scene. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Canada party plane influencer 'idiots' fly home to face music]( Canadian officials say a group of influencers whose rowdy behaviour on a flight led to their stranding in Mexico have flown home to face an inquiry. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( National news [Small Article Image]( [Counterfeit banknotes circulating in South Taranaki]( Police are warning people to be on the lookout for the fake notes, after they were presented at businesses recently. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Kiwis stuck in Australia may be able to return if they face 'significant and severe hardship']( Kiwis stuck in Australia may be eligible for emergency spots, announced on Friday. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [WorkSafe takes charge of investigation into incident at Christchurch car wash]( A spokesman for the family-owned car wash company says his thoughts are with the critically injured man and his family. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Technology [Small Article Image]( [Turning off: The devices that could follow BlackBerry’s fate]( OPINION: Very few gadgets simply stop working like Blackberries have, but all eventually lose support and slowly become obsolete. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [France fines Google, Facebook millions over tracking consent]( The tech giants are fined for not making it easy enough to opt out of online tracking. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [The seven strangest technology products at CES 2022]( From virtual bike rides, a biting soft toy to a toilet that recommends a diet plan based on your waste, here are the seven strangest tech products this year’s consumer tech showcase. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [The best video games of 2021]( From big-budget blockbusters to imaginative indies, 2021 brought us heaps of incredible games. So here's the rundown. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Fun coding holiday activity for NZ children and teens]( This summer, Coding NZ is giving all NZ children and teens aged 9 to 18 the opportunity to learn coding in free holiday coding activities. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [It’s the end of the road for BlackBerry OS devices]( Any remaining BlackBerry enthusiasts will see their tiny keyboards become even more worthless than before. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Business [Small Article Image]( [Christchurch retail worker resigns after complaints of anti-vax abuse]( The woman targeted a line of people waiting for Covid-19 vaccinations before calmly returning to work. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Whakaari/White Island lawsuits claim victims weren't warned of active volcano risks]( US court documents claim cruise operator Royal Caribbean failed to warn passengers just how dangerous a visit to the volcano could be. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Flooded apartments and abandoned holidays: Bachcare complaints continue to stream in]( The summer of discontent drags on as more guests report being locked out, cut off and fed up. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Silver Fern Farms to join a handful of Kiwi companies offering carbon-zero products]( Silver Fern Farms chief executive Simon Limmer says the company plans to expand its carbon-zero offering beyond beef to also include lamb and venison. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( ['Hero to zero': South Island tourism businesses say bookings set to fall off a cliff]( Despite a boost over Christmas and the New Year, “the big check-out” is fast approaching, leaving tourist operators looking at empty order books. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Māori-backed third supermarket group would 'benefit Pākehā too']( Nga Ngaru Rautahi o Aotearoa backs the idea of Foodstuffs and Countdown having to sell their Four Square and Fresh Choice chains. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Rural [Small Article Image]( [The humble livestock truck is driving into the modern era]( OPINION: The take-up of cloud-based systems and technology means smaller operators have opportunities to run their busineses more efficently. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [What's going on with the price of tomatoes?]( Tomatoes were, on average, $3.99/kg in late 2020. Last week they were selling for up to $7.59/kg. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [World's first beef-boning machine designed in Dunedin]( Scott Technology working on computerised beef boning machine that will be first in the world. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Halter plans to start selling its high-tech cow collars to Canterbury farmers after raising $32 million]( Fenceless farming is coming to Canterbury as Halter ramps up production of its herd management collars. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [What farmers are hoping for in 2022]( The list includes good rain, a slowing of land prices, reliable supply chain, consistent kill cycle, good product prices and less-hurried political change. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [9 reasons why your chicken died]( Working out why a chicken has died is often a mystery to even experienced owners of poultry, but these are nine of the most common reasons for death in the free-range flock. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( World [Small Article Image]( [Ahmaud Arbery killers get life in prison; no parole for father, son]( Three white men who chased and killed Arbery were sentenced Friday to life in prison, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and son. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Covid Australia: Victoria records 51,356 new cases, nine deaths; NSW records 45,098 cases]( The Omicron surge is putting pressure on everything from supply chains to hospital staff numbers as thousands of cases a day continue to be reported. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [German teacher convicted of 'cannibalism fantasy' killing]( GRAPHIC CONTENT: A Berlin teacher was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison for the killing of another man as part of “cannibalism fantasies”. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Fourth Covid-19 vaccines won’t be necessary, say UK experts]( Government scientific advisers say current boosters protecting the vulnerable as evidence grows that Omicron is milder than other variants. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Kazakhstan president orders troops to shoot-to-kill 'without warning' as fresh gunfire heard in biggest city]( Russian planes are flying in fresh troops to quell the unrest, which has seen dozens killed and more than 3000 detained. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Hospitalisations skyrocket in US kids too young for Covid shots]( Hospitalisations of US children under 5 with Covid-19 soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began, according to government data released Friday. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Entertainment [Small Article Image]( [Eight of Olivia Colman's greatest performances (and where you can watch them)]( Playing everyone from queens to stepmothers, she has been one of the most prolific and successful British actors of the past few years. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( ['The epitome of dignity and grace': Barack Obama leads tributes for Sidney Poitier]( The former president has paid tribute to Sidney Poitier, saying the late actor opened doors for a generation of actors. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Scream 4: The 2011 reason why 2022's next Shriek-quel has a lot to live up to]( REVIEW: Like the first Final Destination, original Friday the 13th or Halloween, the thrills of this 2011 flick are in the chase, not manner of death. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Innocent: TVNZ's latest Sunday night British drama follows predictable path]( REVIEW: The audience manipulation works overtime early on to keep us on our toes, but getting hooked is a decision that should be made with caution. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Five summer political reads that you'll battle to put down]( OPINION: This column is for those out there who, while the sun shines and sea beckons, would still rather have their heads stuck in a book about politics. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Boiling Point: Stephen Graham-starring one-shot a rare and special achievement]( REVIEW: This is a hell of a technical achievement, but it is also a great story, told well. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Sport [Small Article Image]( [Tennis Australia pleaded for vaccine exemptions as Novak Djokovic saga continues]( The viability of the tournament depended on exemptions for the likes of Novak Djokovic, Craig Tiley told Australia’s advisory body on immunisation. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Czech player Renata Voracova second Australian Open player detained in visa blunder]( Renata Voracova’s visa has been cancelled and she has been taken to the same hotel where Novak Djokovic is being detained [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Naomi Osaka withdraws from Melbourne semifinal ahead of Australian Open]( The defending Australian Open women's singles champion has an abdominal injury. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Super Smash: Michael Bracewell smokes record score in amazing Firebirds win]( At 24-4 chasing the Stags' 227, the visitors to Pukekura Park looked cooked. And then the Wellington skipper did the unbelievable. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Steven Adams sidelined for Memphis due to NBA Covid-19 health, safety protocols]( The New Zealand star was set to play for his Memphis Grizzlies side in Los Angeles on Sunday. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Ashes: Usman Khawaja makes it twin tons to have Australia in control at the SCG]( Recalled left-hander becomes just the third player to make two hundreds in an SCG test, giving the selectors more headaches for Hobart. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Stuff daily quiz Have you taken part in today's quiz? 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