Jessica's story: Raped by the best friend she had trusted with her secrets

Can't view this email, [click here]( 02 April 2022 Hi {NAME}, Catch up on today's latest news in your daily briefing. Top Headlines [Large Article Image]( [Jessica's story: Raped by the best friend she had trusted with her secrets]( A rape survivor has made the rare decision to have her automatic name suppression lifted. She wants to show that victims are more than statistics. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Large Article Image]( [Entertainer and others charged in global crime sting lose name suppression, but still can't be named]( The entertainer, who has filed an appeal, said he would face permanent reputational damage if he was named as part of the major international organised crime sting Operation Trojan Shield. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Covid-19: 13,475 new community cases, 17 further deaths]( The Ministry of Health released the latest Covid-19 case numbers, deaths and hospitalisations on Friday afternoon. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Occupation protesters try to 'rebuild momentum' with new action]( Despite the removal of most mandates, a group has attempted to start a 14-day protest in Wellington against Covid-19 restrictions. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Quiz: Morning trivia challenge: April 1, 2022]( Which mountain range is said to be home to the Yeti? [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Covid-19: Why elderly are dying with Omicron at disproportionately high rates]( Fatality rates in NZ are higher than a model predicted. Is it our lack of flu, vaccination rates, or is it something else? [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( National news [Small Article Image]( [Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: April 1, 2022]( If you were short-sighted, you might have trouble seeing objects that are ... far away or up close? [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Covid-19: What the World Health Organisation says will happen in the next stage of outbreak]( Three possible scenarios are suggested, including the virus reducing in severity over time. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Technology [Small Article Image]( [New social media app BeReal gaining popularity as a 'casual Instagram']( The social media app, which markets itself as a more authentic representation of people's lives, has struck a chord with young adults in the US. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Pay-as-you-go: Apple mulling a new way to sell iPhones]( Apple is developing a subscription service for the iPhone and other hardware products that would allow users to buy products for a monthly fee. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [This weird set of headphones will help you breathe more easily]( Tech companies must be placing bets on who can convince the most humans to put odd things on their head. How else can we explain this Dyson combo? [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Chorus boosting everyone’s fibre speed]( SPONSORED: The internet got a whole lot faster thanks to some seriously awesome upgrades [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [The supercharged network that’s brought remarkable technology to Kiwis]( Having an effective internet infrastructure is critical for the health of Aotearoa. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [iPhone 14 could widen the gap between Pro and non-Pro]( A Twitter prediction has Apple giving only the Pro models new chips, and making the non-Pro versions stick with the A15 chip from last year. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Business [Small Article Image]( [Price of power to rise up to $1000 a year for some households, Consumer NZ warns]( The biggest losers will be low-use dual-fuel consumers, Powerswitch manager warns. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( ['Premium for working is being eroded': Minimum wage and benefit rates increase faster than other incomes]( 'Premium for working' being eroded, economist says. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Vicious international agriculture pest found, but no need for concern yet]( A worm that has caused millions of dollars of crop damage overseas has been found in Tauranga. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Under unprecedented sanctions, how is the Russian economy faring?]( Better than you might think. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Little Creatures brewery to reopen after being closed for more than a month due to Covid]( Decreasing Omicron cases and the changes to hospitality restrictions make the timing right, the brewery says. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Synlait Milk posts $28m first-half profit]( Chairman John Penno says the dairy company is moving in the right direction after a tough 18 months but the job is not done. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Rural [Small Article Image]( [Silver Fern Farms posts record annual profit of $103.8m]( The country’s largest meat processor and marketer lifted its annual profit 59 per cent to a record $103.8 million as it benefits from surging meat prices. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Kiwis love DIY burgers more than ever]( Big increase in burger patty sales may be due to more time spent at home. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Feeding plantain to cows means they are friendlier to the environment]( Feeding plantain to your cows means they are friendlier to the environment. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Takeover offer for Southland meat works likely to strengthen company, expert says]( A Southland meat industry expert says a potential takeover of Blue Sky Meats will likely strengthen the Invercargill-based company as a player in the market. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Kiwifruit workers now get more than $27 an hour: Survey]( Pay and conditions are improving for some seasonal work, but First Union wants to see collective agreements and guaranteed hours. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Is pay the problem? How much in-demand orchard workers really earn]( As the horticulture industry grapples with critical staff shortages, one worker has opened his books to show what people are really earning from pruning and picking fruit. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( World [Small Article Image]( [Ukraine invasion: Russian forces 'transfer' Chernobyl back to Ukrainian personnel]( Three convoys of Russian forces have left the nuclear plant after "in writing, transferred control" to Ukrainian personnel. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Australia answers Zelenskyy's request to send army vehicles to Ukraine]( The package will also include tactical decoys, unmanned aerial and ground systems, rations and medical supplies. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [How close are Russia and Ukraine to a peace settlement?]( ANALYSIS: It appears there's some consensus on what issues need to be negotiated, but little on what the sides might consider acceptable solutions. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [What a Chinese military base in the Solomon Islands will mean for Australia]( The deal opens the way for the superpower to base military forces on the Pacific nation less than 2000 kilometres from Australia's coastline. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Man killed in Victorian helicopter crash was on 'last job', son says]( The longstanding leader of Australia's meat industry was going to retire when he died in a helicopter crash in Victoria. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Ukraine strike on Russian territory reported as talks resume]( Talks to stop the fighting in Ukraine resumed on Friday, as another attempt to rescue civilians from the besieged port city of Mariupol broke down and Russia accused the Ukrainians of launching a cross-border helicopter attack on an oil depot. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Entertainment [Small Article Image]( [New video appears to show Jada Pinkett Smith laughing at Chris Rock's jokes after Will Smith slap]( The actress appears to chuckle in response to the comedian's stunned reaction to her husband Will Smith's onstage assault at Monday's Academy Awards. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Will Smith 'not asked to leave Oscars', producers feared on-camera scuffle]( Will Smith was told he could stay, TMZ reports, and Whoopi Goldberg said there were fears Smith would be filmed struggling with security. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Downton 2, Fantastic Beasts 3, New Zealand-shot X amongst April's must see movies]( It's a big month ahead, including Nicolas Cage at his cagiest, Paul Verhoeven's controversial nun and a doco on the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Apple's Pachinko, Disney's Life & Beth among great shows to stream this weekend]( A trilingual sweeping saga based on a best-selling book engrosses, while Amy Schumer demonstrates new range with a surprisingly downbeat dramedy. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Ready Steady Cook: TVNZ finally has a cooking show that even non-cooks can enjoy]( It's held together by host Ryan Clark-Neal, who zooms all over, questioning the chefs, keeping contestants at ease and occasionally lending a hand. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [LAPD 'was ready to arrest Will Smith after Chris Rock slap']( "We’re prepared to get him right now," police reportedly told the comedian. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Sport [Small Article Image]( [Recap: Crusaders vs Highlanders – Super Rugby Pacific]( Scoreless second half as Crusaders cling on to beat the Highlanders despite a late sending off. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( ['I’m so proud': Dame Sophie Pascoe splits with longtime coach Roly Crichton]( One of the most successful athlete-coach relationships in New Zealand sporting history is over. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Serena Williams reveals why 2020 ASB Classic title was so special for her]( Serena Williams has posted on social media about why winning in Auckland two years ago means so much more to her than other titles she's won. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Super Rugby: Crusaders' defence holds in thrilling win against Highlanders]( They had to tackle themselves to a stand still, but the Crusaders did just enough to keep the Highlanders winless. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Australian cricketer Tim Paine says woman sent him explicit messages too, court papers claim]( Tim Paine resigned as captain of the Australian Test cricket team in 2021, now court papers say the woman also sent him explicit messages. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Ross Taylor prepares to take his final bow for New Zealand with a sense of pride]( Ross Taylor had reservations about what kind of career he could carve out. He'll end it as one of our greatest. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Stuff daily quiz Have you taken part in today's quiz? 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