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Health Minister David Clark was demoted this morning after driving to the beach during the lockdown. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Watch live: Health Minister to face grilling by MPs

updated 22 minutes ago 7 Apr, 2020 9:50am

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Rachel, 30, says she and her flatmates have fashioned internal locks and devised a secret knocking system for added security. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

'I'm part of that bubble': Landlord tries to move into flat, removed in handcuffs

7 Apr, 2020 5:00am

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Jacinda Ardern labelled people such as Raymond Coombes, who filmed himself coughing on shoppers during the lockdown, as idiots.

BUSINESS

Matthew Hooton: Lockdown is working. Here's what needs to happen now.

6 Apr, 2020 5:30pm

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NEW ZEALAND

'I've been an idiot': Health Minister demoted, wife questioned beach trip in lockdown

7 Apr, 2020 8:46am
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Audrey Young: Why David Clark will not survive his idiocy

7 Apr, 2020 9:13am
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One million Kiwi workers set to receive subsidy; PM signals mandatory quarantine at borders

7 Apr, 2020 6:54am
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BUSINESS

Price gouging claims, long queues, empty shelves: Supermarket boss responds

7 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Parole denied: Man who murdered caregiver at 13 'remains an undue risk'

7 Apr, 2020 9:15am
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NEW ZEALAND

'It just smashes you': Dad who's had swine flu and Covid 19 tells horror tale

7 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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WORLD

UK PM Boris Johnson in intensive care with coronavirus

7 Apr, 2020 9:22am
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BUSINESS

How to prepare for a recession if you don't have any savings

6 Apr, 2020 3:00pm
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New World supermarkets across the North Island are asking customers to leave their reusable bags in the boot. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Leave the bags in the boot, say supermarkets

7 Apr, 2020 7:52am
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Some supermarkets are asking customers to bag groceries once they're back at the car.

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has shaved his beard in solidarity with those at the frontline of Covid-19. Photo / NZ Police

NEW ZEALAND

New top cop Andrew Coster: 'Police often see worst parts of people's lives'

7 Apr, 2020 5:00am

Newly appointed Commissioner of Police Andrew Coster has been with the force since 1997.

LIFESTYLE

Watch: Surgeon reveals why wearing gloves at supermarket won't protect you

7 Apr, 2020 7:02am

BUSINESS

Auckland Airport leads funding queue, who's next to raise capital?

7 Apr, 2020 5:00am

East Otago farmer Archie Kennedy has been posting

NEW ZEALAND

Why farmer's posting naked pics every day of lockdown

7 Apr, 2020 9:00am
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There could even be a naked shearing record attempt.

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House on Sunday, April 5. AP Photo / Patrick Semansky

WORLD

Covid 19: Why the US is on the brink

7 Apr, 2020 5:55am
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Medical experts are telling Americans to brace for the worst week of their lives.

New Zealand Rugby has slammed the session as 'unacceptable'. Photo / Getty / Twitter

SPORT

'Unacceptable': NZR boss slams Crusaders players who broke lockdown

7 Apr, 2020 9:00am
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NZR chief executive Mark Robinson has condemned Richie Mo'unga and his teammates.

The fishermen were heard calling for a friend to pick them up from the boat ramp. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Caught out! Fishermen snapped breaking lockdown rules

6 Apr, 2020 5:14pm
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The fishermen were heard calling for a friend to pick them up from the boat ramp.

LIFESTYLE

How 'Operation Princess' failed for Meghan Markle

6 Apr, 2020 6:08am
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Inside Mike Tyson's multi-million dollar drug empire

6 Apr, 2020 4:01pm
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Some economists expect the European economy to decline by more than 10 per cent in the first half of this year because of the pandemic. Photo / Delcan & Company via The New York Times

BUSINESS

European banks prepared for a crisis. But not this one

7 Apr, 2020 9:23am
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New York Times: The financial impact of coronavirus surpasses old worst-case scenarios.

It remains unclear why 18 per cent of current cases are still

BUSINESS

Roger Partridge: Pathway out of alert level 4 is critical

7 Apr, 2020 4:59am
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Lessons from other countries suggest the calculus need not be so gloomy.

SPORT

Gregor Paul: The day I witnessed Michael Cheika's unforgiving rage

6 Apr, 2020 2:57pm
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COMMENT: It wasn't a deliberate choice to sit so close to Michael Cheika.

Landlords will hunt for bargains once alert Level 4 lifts. Photo / Chris Loufte

BUSINESS

What virus has done to property market - and who's hunting bargains

6 Apr, 2020 12:01am
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Buyers are anticipating lower prices, but many have left the market.

The situation is grim, and will be for a while, but New Zealand has reasons to be cheerful.

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: 8 reasons NZ is in good shape to get through this

6 Apr, 2020 6:00am
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The situation is grim, and will be for a while, but NZ has some big things going for it.

Coronavirus: What you need to know

The threat of coronavirus has plunged New Zealand into a four-week lockdown. How soon will it be before we have a vaccine? Photo / NZ Herald

Coronavirus: How scientists stop the virus explained

A vaccine to stop the coronavirus ravaging the world is at least a year away. Why?

Medical laboratory staff are considered essential services and remain working. Photo / 123rf

Revealed: The full list of 'essential' businesses that can stay open

Govt reveals which jobs will be among those considered to be 'essential'

New lockdown laws: What's officially banned (including swimming) and police powers

It's official: Swimming, surfing and hunting are illegal during the lockdown.

Fourteen-thousand people could die if Covid-19 spreads out of control in New Zealand - and more if our intensive care units are overwhelmed. Photo / Michael Craig

Worst-case scenario: 14,000 could die if Covid-19 spreads out of control in NZ

A team of Otago Uni researchers have provided the modelling to the Ministry of Health

There's much to be understood about the novel coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 - seen here in yellow - driving the current pandemic. Photo / US National Institutes of Health

Big Read: How Covid-19 has perplexed scientists everywhere

Four months on from the birth of Covid-19, scientists have perplexing questions to answer.

What the lockdown means for parents with shared custody

Can children still go between households during the lockdown?

US Navy Captain Brett Crozier, the fired commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Photos / AP file

WORLD

'It was betrayal': Navy leader lashes fired captain

7 Apr, 2020 7:50am
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The handling of the USS Theodore Roosevelt virus outbreak has become an escalating crisis.

NEW ZEALAND

Covid-19: 'Kia kaha' - read the Queen's heartfelt letter to Kiwis

7 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Queen Elizabeth II has a message for New Zealanders in lockdown.

58 per cent of New Zealanders have less than $500 in savings. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

The steps to prep for a recession if you don't have any savings

7 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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New Zealanders are some of the worst in the world at saving. But there are still options.

Go NZ!

If you are facing redundancy remember it is not personal and you are not alone. Photo / Getty

Dealing with job loss? Top tips from experts to cushion the fall

There are practical steps you can take to soften the blow of redundancy to Covid-19.

Bupa Windsor Park Care Home resident Don Mckay video calls with his grandchildren. Photo / Supplied

Rest home asks people to wave to residents on daily walks

Next time you're passing a rest home on your bubble walk, give the residents a wave!

Shirley had set up her outdoor table with a photo of Allan, his ashes, and his favourite drink - a glass of Bacardi and coke. Photo / Supplied

'NZ's best street': Kapiti Coast neighbours' touching tribute for 75yo widow

Shirley was set to pay tribute to her late husband - then her neighbours stepped up.

German tourists (from left to right) Cosima Bredow, Anton Hecht, Laurin Oefele, Jonas Groll, Hannah Vogelei and Xenia Unruh enjoying a chicken dinner cooked for them by a Ngātea resident.

Ngātea rugby club opens its doors to stranded tourists

The stranded German tourists have been blown away by the town's generosity.

Make it beautiful - this is no ordinary camping trip. Photo / Getty Images

Glamping at home: Your fanciest camping trip awaits

In need of a change of scenery? Bring the campground to you.

The Magner whānau, (from left) Anais, Gerry, Tarquin and Simone. Photo / Simone Magner

Lockdown: 'It's almost like we have been planning for this'

From Mōtītī Island to Ohakana in Whakatāne, how has life changed?

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Five reasons NZ economy will bounce back quickly from virus impact

7 Apr, 2020 5:52am
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There's good cause to be optimistic once the lockdown is lifted.

JOB MARKET

Dealing with job loss? Top tips from experts to cushion the fall

7 Apr, 2020 7:00am
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There are practical steps you can take to soften the blow of redundancy to Covid-19.

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Watch: Driver totals $200K BMW minutes after leaving dealership

7 Apr, 2020 9:00am
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The brand new M5 only had 11km on it when it was destroyed by a wayward crossover.

Jessica's Tree, the full length documentary examining why Jess took her life in April 2015 and what her suicide can teach us.

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He says his Nazi days are over. Do you believe him?

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Lina Evans, the coroner in Shelby County, said she is now suspicious of a surge in deaths in her county earlier this year, many of which involved severe pneumonias. Photo / Bob Miller, New York Times

Official counts understate the US coronavirus death toll

New York Times: Concerns of undercounting of people with coronavirus who have died.

Adam Castillejo underwent a bone marrow transplant that removed the HIV virus from his body. Photo / Andrew Testa, The New York Times

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Where the stockmarket is heading during the coronavirus pandemic is uncertain. Photo / 123RF

Predictions for the coronavirus stock market

New York Times: A Nobel laureate is cautiously positive about the market for the long run.

Many retail investors rely on the HSBC's dividends for income

Investors warn of action over HSBC dividends

Shareholders furious after bank scraps payout due to coronavirus crisis

The Tokyo Olympics were delayed and will now open next year in the same time slot that was scheduled for this year's games. Photo / AP

Can the sports industry survive the coronavirus shutdown?

Financial Times: With events cancelled or postponed, revenue streams are drying up.

Kate Bowler has been sharing her daily reflections on Instagram. Photo / @katecbowler

How to live in the face of fear: Lessons from a cancer survivor

New York Times: Kate Bowler on why forcing yourself to stay positive is not always best.

The pandemic has posed unique challenges to people in mourning. Photo / 123RF

'We're going to see what else the word 'funeral' can mean'

New York Times: Coronavirus is leading to people finding new ways to say goodbye.

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Wairarapa man Josh Barraud with daughter Trixie, 10. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'He'd stopped breathing - then it was time to really break out of the bubble'

7 Apr, 2020 7:52am

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NEW ZEALAND

Parole denied: Man who murdered caregiver at 13 'remains an undue risk'

7 Apr, 2020 9:15am
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'He'd stopped breathing - then it was time to really break out of the bubble'

7 Apr, 2020 7:52am
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Why farmer's posting naked pics every day of lockdown

7 Apr, 2020 9:00am
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'I've been an idiot': Health Minister demoted, wife questioned beach trip in lockdown

7 Apr, 2020 8:46am
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Hawke's Bay cops shave 'slugs not hugs' moustaches in solidarity with new boss

7 Apr, 2020 8:29am
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Electronic bracelet monitoring suggested for arrivals

7 Apr, 2020 8:06am
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Armed Police guard the Masjid Al Noor, Deans Avenue Mosque, Christchurch. 17 March 2019 New Zealand Herald photograph by Michael Craig. WGP 21Mar19 - Armed police guard the Al Noor Mosque

The Ripple Effect: How the Christchurch mosque shootings shattered a nation's heart

Chapter One: Kurt Bayer goes inside "our darkest of days" and its aftermath.

The Ripple Effect: Life after March 15 - faith and new beginnings

Chapter Five: Some of the victims of March 15 reflect on that day and look to the future.

Sarah Sparks in 2019, seven years on from separating from husband Greg Olliver and a year away from the first substantive High Court hearing over property division. Photo / Doug Sherring

Inside a multi-million-dollar, eight-year divorce scrap

Sarah Sparks split from Greg Olliver eight years ago - and now it's heading to court.

Smartphone addiction: How to tell if you're hooked

Are you addicted to your smartphone? And can you kick the habit?

All about Grace: DI Scott Beard speaks to the Herald about the Millane murder case. Photo / Michael Craig

'Oh my God, what has he done?': Top cop reveals all about Millane investigation

Exclusive: Detective Inspector Scott Beard opens up about the Grace Millane investigation.

Fighting the Demon: Inside New Zealand's meth crisis

The Herald spent six months with users, recovering addicts and those trying to save them.

NZME's Sport News Director Steven Holloway spent eight weeks training to run a kilometre at the same pace Kenyan world record holder Eliud Kipchoge averaged late last year. Photos / Mike Scott

Chasing Kipchoge: A quest to run like the world's fastest man

Watch: 'For eight weeks I trained every day. I had no idea what I was getting into.'

Victims of the disaster came from all over New Zealand and the world. Photos / Supplied

Faces of Erebus: Families tell the stories of the 257 victims

The Herald has launched an interactive memorial

Whakaari/White Island erupted at 2.11pm on Monday. Photo / White Island Flights

White Island, black day: Inside the tragedy on Whakaari

The horror of the eruption, and the bravery that followed.

Politics

Health Minister David Clark was demoted after admitting he drove to the beach during the lockdown. Photo / Mark Mitch

Watch live: Health Minister to face grilling by MPs

David Clark and Ashley Bloomfield to front Epidemic Response Committee this morning

Health Minister David Clark has admitted to multiple breaches of lockdown rules.

Audrey Young: Why David Clark will not survive his idiocy

Minister's actions and recollections have irreparably damaged him, writes Audrey Young.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she is seeking advice on quarantining all overseas arrivals, but it would have to be done in a way that was sustainable over many months. Photo / Mark Mitchell

One million Kiwi workers set to receive subsidy; PM signals mandatory quarantine at borders

Ardern: NZ needs to double down on compliance so the gains so far are not squandered.

International arrivals gate at Auckland International Airport which handled nearly seventeen million passengers in 2015.

Soper: Self-isolation rules for Kiwis returning home pose significant problem

COMMENT: If it's not dealt with soon it could be costly in so many ways.

Health Minister David Clark. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Teuila Fuatai: Politicians help me handle the pressures of lockdown

COMMENT: How world leaders are helping me get through Covid-19.

Instructional signs for the lockdown have been posted on the waterfront at Mt Maunganui. Photo / Alan Gibson

Coronavirus: What you need to know about Monday's big developments

Catch up on the big coronavirus stories of the day - in New Zealand and overseas.

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BUSINESS

Matthew Hooton: Lockdown is working. Here's what needs to happen now.

6 Apr, 2020 5:30pm

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Roger Partridge: Pathway out of alert level 4 is critical

7 Apr, 2020 4:59am
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Hit by a severe downturn in the aviation sector, Auckland International Airport is attempting to raise $1.2 billion from investors. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Auckland Airport leads funding queue, who's next to raise capital?

7 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Auckland Airport ends speculation about its balance sheet with massive fundraising move.

Auckland Airport is well on the way towards raising $1.2 billion as it seeks to shore up its balance sheet to absorb the financial shock incurred by the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo / NZ Herald

BUSINESS

'Global response' to Auckland Airport's fund raising bid

7 Apr, 2020 9:28am
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How AIA's $1.2 billion fund raising is progressing.

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Focus: Foodstuffs CEO answers all your questions

7 Apr, 2020 4:59am
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Coronavirus lockdown: PM Jacinda Ardern addresses the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy

7 Apr, 2020 4:59am
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Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on how long the lockdown will last

7 Apr, 2020 4:59am
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7 Apr, 2020 4:59am
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7 Apr, 2020 4:59am
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7 Apr, 2020 4:59am
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Focus Live: Coronavirus - 89 new cases, 2 are in a critical condition, 156 have recovered

7 Apr, 2020 4:59am
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Focus Live: Coronavirus - 82 new cases, 127 have recovered, 10 are in hospital, 950 in total

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BRAND INSIGHT

"You can see her face light up"

6 Apr, 2020 12:00am
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NZ man's 'spy' network

30 Mar, 2020 12:00am
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Randal Scott and son. Photo / Mark Leedom.

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23 Mar, 2020 12:00am
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6 Apr, 2020 6:07am
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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson chairs a morning Covid-19 Meeting remotely after self isolating. AP Photo / Andrew Parsons

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UK PM Boris Johnson in intensive care with coronavirus

7 Apr, 2020 9:22am

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United States President Donald Trump is facing the most daunting of challenges. Photo / AP file

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Trump's big battle ahead

7 Apr, 2020 8:45am
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The President is entering a critical stretch that may determine his re-election.

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A tiger is slightly sick with coronavirus. Your cats are probably OK

7 Apr, 2020 8:28am
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New York Times: No evidence so far that pets can spread the virus to people.

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Coronavirus: Bodies 'likely' to be buried in New York parks

7 Apr, 2020 8:06am
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The bodies of virus victims will "likely" be buried in public parks as morgues overflow.

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'It was betrayal': Navy leader lashes fired captain

7 Apr, 2020 7:50am
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The handling of the USS Theodore Roosevelt virus outbreak has become an escalating crisis.

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Adele's secret $280 million divorce

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7 Apr, 2020 7:28am
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Iconic Bond girl Honor Blackman dies

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Rita Wilson gives first performance since she and Tom Hanks recovered from coronavirus

6 Apr, 2020 12:30pm
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Tom Hanks' wife sang the US national anthem during a NASCAR event in a pre-recording.

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