Russia 'blacklists' Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Cabinet ministers, Parliamentarians, military and spy chiefs

Can't view this email, [click here]( 09 April 2022 Hi {NAME}, Catch up on today's latest news in your daily briefing. Top Headlines [Large Article Image]( [Russia 'blacklists' Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Cabinet ministers, Parliamentarians, military and spy chiefs]( The blacklisting of 130 NZ politicians and officials comes after the Government imposed “unprecedented sanctions” against Russia. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Large Article Image]( [Covid-19: 9906 new community cases, 10 deaths reported]( There are 626 people in hospital with the virus, 17 in ICU/HDU, as officials report 10 deaths over the past 15 days, including one aged between 10 and 19. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Military veteran 'sorely missed' after being fatally run over in mall car park]( Gary Cowley was a "big man with a big heart" and had recently been restoring the graves of fallen soldiers. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [The high school sweethearts selling the $5.75m property that could set Taranaki's record house price]( More than 40 years ago, Jimmy Seed built the first of many houses he and wife Denise have called home. Now, the Taranaki grandparents are selling their last – for $5.75m. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Eight-year-old protester kicks portaloo contractor as tensions mount]( As council cracks down on protesters occupying Dunedin's Octagon, an 8-year-old boy fought back by kicking a contractor who was removing the group's portaloo. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Judge dismisses case against vaccine mandates for teachers and doctors]( They said they lost their jobs or medical practices, but it did not persuade a judge who said they were not being physically restrained and inoculated. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( National news [Small Article Image]( [Displaying a Crusaders flag in your backyard could lead to a fine in Kaikōura]( A senior council manager said even a flag which was displayed from inside a bedroom window would likely need a permit. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: April 8, 2022]( How old was Tiger Woods when he won his first Masters golf championship? [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Pair who tortured and murdered teenager Dimetrius Pairama lose appeal]( The pair involved in the 'house of horrors' killing of Dimetrius Pairama have failed to have their convictions overturned. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Technology [Small Article Image]( [No ‘covfefe’, no ‘pedo guy’: The danger of Twitter’s edit button]( ANALYSIS: While Twitter users have been demanding an edit function for some time, it could make things a lot worse on the social media platform. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Can we trust wearables to watch our hearts?]( Heart monitors are ubiquitous on wearable devices, and growing more popular as a way to keep tabs on our health. But there’s a limit to what they can do. [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]( [From Apple to Google, big tech is rushing to build VR and AR headsets]( Why they are betting on the next big platform after the smartphone. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [iPad Air 2022 review: The iPad that makes the most sense is now a bit better]( Features that made the 2020 iPad Air so great have been retained in the 2022 edition, with Apple adding an M1 chip and improved selfie camera. [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]( Business [Small Article Image]( [Elon Musk delayed filing a form and made $226 million]( Elon Musk was eleven days late in publicly declaring he had amassed a large stake in Twitter which earned him $226 million, according to experts. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Auckland construction workers are cat-calling women seeking refuge, staff allege]( “We're a women's refuge, and it has the potential to really trigger our ladies here and that is not OK.” [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Winery founder appeals old bankruptcy findings after losing new home to creditors]( Five years after the judgment, she claimed she never got the paperwork as she was overseas at the time. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Minister 'seeks assurances' from transport agency after feebates botched]( Car buyers wrongly charged 'thousands' for cars that should have attracted rebates, dealers report. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [No tickets to ride: Auckland's carnival industry in dire straits due to Covid-19]( After two years of running on borrowed money and drowning in debt, operators face closing their stalls for good. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Medicinal cannabis company gets $13m from Govt to develop blueprint for industry]( Puro, about to start Aotearoa’s largest ever cannabis harvest, will write the playbook on growing cannabis for other Kiwi companies. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Rural [Small Article Image]( [Waimea dam debt transfer may create financial 'headroom' for TDC]( The anticipated transfer of Tasman District Council's debt in its water assets including the Waimea dam could create some financial headroom for the council. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Technology to identify lameness in cows could save famers millions]( The OmniEye camera system identifies lameness in cows and could save the industry millions in veterinary bills. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Stock should be allowed on rural roads, say farmers]( Farmers prepared to risk $20,000 fine by moving stock without council permission. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Largest shareholder in Blue Sky Meats intends not to accept takeover offer]( The major shareholder in Invercargill sheep processor Blue Sky Meats does not intend to accept a takeover offer. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Weaker Chinese demand weighs on dairy auction amid Covid-19 disruption]( Weaker Chinese demand due to disruption from a Covid-19 outbreak weighed on global dairy prices. [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]( World [Small Article Image]( [Intercepted radio messages 'prove Russia planned Bucha atrocities']( Russian soldiers openly discussed killing civilians in radio messages obtained by German intelligence [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Australian pensioner explains why he confronted PM Scott Morrison]( “Why wouldn't I get upset? Every week I get $200 taken out of my pension,” Ray Drury said about the confrontation at a New South Wales pub on Wednesday. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [UN aid chief 'not optimistic' about Ukraine ceasefire]( The UN humanitarian chief gave the bleak assessment following discussions with Russia earlier in the week. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Russian retreat reveals destruction as Ukraine asks for help]( Russian troops left behind crushed buildings, streets littered with destroyed cars and residents in dire need of food in the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Rocket strike at Ukraine train station kills 50]( Thousands of people had flocked to the station to flee in eastern Ukraine. After the attack, remnants of a rocket with the words “for the children” painted on it in Russian was seen. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Russian soldiers banned from social media as ‘uncomfortable truths’ drain their morale]( According to intelligence, Kremlin commanders have complained Ukraine is trying to “manipulate opinions” and “distribute false information” online. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Entertainment [Small Article Image]( [Big Day Out founder Ken West dies aged 64]( West’s family confirmed the creator and promoter of the Big Day Out festival died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday morning. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Amy Schumer addresses claim she stole Oscars joke about Leonardo DiCaprio]( Amy Schumer set the record straight about the Oscars 2022 joke that viewers allege she stole from a viral tweet. Here's what the Oscars co-host had to say about the claim. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore: J.K.'s Wizarding World now a plodding mess]( REVIEW: This a beautiful looking and sounding film, performed by an extraordinary cast and directed with visual flair. It also nearly put me to sleep. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Star Trek: Discovery: The most under-rated series in the franchise comes to TVNZ]( Far less of an ensemble show, it's also dark. People are grieving all over the place – and on quite epic scales. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Ambulance: Bay-hem is back with a bang, while surprisingly unearthing a new star]( REVIEW: It’s amazing what the much-maligned action director can create when he has a plot for inspiration, rather than just a series of plastic toys. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Apple's Slow Horses, Neon's Atlanta among great shows to stream this weekend]( Gary Oldman is magnificent in his first recurring TV series role in more than four decades, while Donald Glover's critically-acclaimed drama is back. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Sport [Small Article Image]( [Recap: Warriors vs North Queensland Cowboys - NRL]( Phew! Shaun Johnson nails golden point win to give Warriors three wins on the trot. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Recap: Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika - Super Rugby Pacific]( The Highlanders claim a bonus point in a six tries to two victory over Moana Pasifika. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Recap: The Masters round one at Augusta National]( Sungjae Im leads Cameron Smith after the first round at Augusta National, as golf megastar breaks par in remarkable comeback. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Tiger's back: Woods thrills patrons with Masters opening round at Augusta]( Barely a year after his horror crash, golfing superstar thrills the big crowd and finishes within touch of the lead. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Crusaders prop capable of squatting 270kg well ahead of usual developmental course]( Fletcher Newell holds the Crusaders' squat record, and is about four years ahead of where he should be, according to his head coach. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Dropped Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin calls sanctions on Russia 'cancel culture']( The son of a billionaire oligarch says he will fight EU sanctions against Russian athletes. [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](