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Criminals subject to GPS monitoring among those attending protest
Corrections was continuing to monitor the situation and remained in contact with police.
Lady Deborah Chambers, QC: Baby, where did our rights go?
OPINION: QC asks what happened to our freedoms - once enshrined in the Bill of Rights Act.
Focus: Winston Peters addresses protesters
Former Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters visited the protesters outside Parliament on 22 February, 2022. Video / Michael Neilson
Covid-19: Virus spreads into central and western parts of North Island
The two new cases in Marton are the first reported since Saturday.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 22nd February Wrap
143 in hospital with virus, daily cases hit new high of 2846. Video / NZ Herald
'What is happening in Wellington is not New Zealand' - PM
"I think we can all agree, it's disgraceful."
Children's Commissioner says occupation bound to have impact on kids
Children's Commissioner says the protest on Parliament grounds is no place for children.
Focus Live: PM 'concerned for safety' of protest police
February 22 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern has described the behaviour of protesters and attacks on police in Wellington as "disgraceful".
143 in hospital with Covid, daily cases hit new high of 2846
The tally is currently doubling every three to four days, meaning phase 3 could be near.
Protest funder wants border quarantine system shelved
Red Stag's Marty Verry says it makes no sense to maintain a border quarantine system.
Focus Live: Police ‘appalled’ by behaviour of protesters
February 22 2022 Police are "appalled" by the behaviour this morning of protesters in Wellington that has seen three officers hospitalised after being sprayed with a "stinging substance", possibly acid.
Analysis: Why today is a turning point at the Parliament protest
After 14 days, police have finally been empowered to act.
Focus: Peeni Henare on potential acid attack on Wellington
Peeni Henare on potential acid attack on Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
Eye-witness account: How Parliament's protest turned violent
After two weeks, the police have finally arrived with a strong statement this morning.
Funding boost for Māori and Pasifika health providers to help Covid families
The Government has announced $140 million will go to assist affected whānau.
Focus Live: $140 million to support Māori and Pacific health providers
February 22 2022 Just over $140 million will be given to Māori and Pasifika health providers to help those communities hit the hardest in the current Covid outbreak.
'Seriously bad': Experts fear Omicron twist
The World Health Organisation is getting very concerned about BA.2 variant.
Help! Where can you self-isolate during a domestic trip
Everything you need to know about self-isolation when planning a trip.
Former PM slams Ardern, others for not meeting with protesters
Jim Bolger: "I don't know what she's fearful of."
Got a Covid booster? You probably won't need another for a long time
New York Times: A fourth vaccine dose may not be necessary for most, studies suggest.
Deputy PM on protest violence, says NZ set to enter phase 3 of Omicron outbreak
The Ministry of Health reported 2365 new community cases of Covid-19 in NZ on Monday.
Boris Johnson scraps remaining Covid restrictions in England
It's part of a plan for treating Covid-19 like other transmissible illnesses such as flu.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 Feb, 2022
Police move in on protesters, the Prime Minister signals to easing of restrictions and its claim and counter-claim over whats going on in Ukraine in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Tempers flare - police say 'genuine protesters no longer in control'
Covid 19 Omicron outbreak, Parliament protest: Tempers flare - police say 'genuine protesters no longer in control'. Video / George Heard / Jack Crossland / Adam Pearse
Paul Little: Use the force - bring in army to end Parliament protest
OPINION: If this seems outlandish, so did closing our borders and staying home.
Simon Wilson: No, Christopher Luxon and protesters, mandates are not the issue
OPINION: The Covid divide in NZ runs far deeper than a disagreement about mandates.
Council tells staff not to spread Covid misinformation
All four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.
Live: PM plots path out of mandates; Luxon decries 'divisive' Govt as NZ braces for Omicron peak
Some vaccine mandates will end, but not before New Zealand passes the Omicron peak.
Editorial: Omicron spreading by stealth
OPINION: Our editorial on the continued spread of the Omicron variant of Covid 19.
South Auckland church steps up for at-risk families struggling to self-isolate
One reverend is calling on fellow ministers to put their hands up to help those in need.
Warning of hours-long wait times at Auckland testing sites as Covid cases surge
The use of rapid antigen tests is hoped to relieve the pressure felt across testing sites.
Tension flares between police at protesters in Wellington
Tension flares between police and protesters as one officer rushed into the crowd to make an arrest, which appeared to be successful. Video / George Heard / Nick James
Paul Lewis: Djokovic will pay the ultimate price for stubborn, selfish stance
OPINION: His famed fighting spirit may prove to be the undoing of his legacy.