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Anti-mandate protesters moving on from Remutaka Forest Park, DoC says
Protesters demonstrating at Parliament in Wellington were dispersed on Wednesday.
Top cop on what we need to learn from the Parliament protest violence
"We need to think as a nation how we got there & how we avoid being there in the future."
DoC closes camp site after protesters move in
About 30 anti-mandate protesters are camped out at Remutaka Forest Park, managed by DoC.
Editorial: Protest exposed an ugly truth
EDITORIAL: From pride to resentment to Parliament's scorched earth; how did we get here?
200 anti-mandate protesters plan to descend on Newmarket shops
Police aware of the possible protest, say they will monitor and respond "accordingly".
Simon Wilson: John Key, the Black Eyed Peas and the protest on the harbour bridge
Was it really all peace and love at the "anti-mandate" protest on the harbour bridge?
My husband's a Trump-supporting anti-vaxxer. Should I leave him?
Nic and Verity answer your sex and relationship questions.
Klitschko and Panettiere's daughter 'safe, out of Ukraine'
The Heroes actor has also voiced her support for Ukraine on social media.
Kiwi in Ukraine describes shelling, as Putin begins invasion
A New Zealander in Ukraine has described the encroaching war.
Harbour Bridge protest: Police vow to 'actively engage' to block protesters
Saturday protest a new anti-mandate drive by Destiny Church's Freedom & Rights Coalition.
Live: 'No longer safe' - police concerned for children at Parliament protest
"The site is no longer a safe environment for families and children," police say.
Defence Force facing fresh cover-up claim over infamous NZSAS raid
Chief Ombudsman warns of serious concerns over missing information.
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.
Jarrod Gilbert: The moment police should have intervened in Wellington
OPINION: Police (in)action affects public confidence, but what "a rock and a hard place".
Emergency powers may be needed to clear Parliament protesters - Police Commissioner
Protest shouldn't have got to this but use of force unacceptable to many - Andrew Coster.
Canadian police say Parliament siege over, protesters vow to regroup
Police: "This unlawful occupation is over." Protesters: "We will simply regroup."
Canada police clear anti-mandate protests, take control of capital
The protest had paralysed the streets around the country's parliament for weeks.
Protests in Christchurch, Picton, Auckland: Destiny Church and tattoo fundraising as more than 1000 march
Pockets of protesters have arisen around the country.
Structure on Wellington cenotaph is a shower, not toilet - protester
Structure sparked anger online, along with graffiti scrawled across memorial to war dead.
Protester numbers rise significantly as police, mayor feel the heat
Police said yesterday they would not pursue any enforcement action against protesters.
Jack Tame: End protests slowly, without violence
COMMENT: Trevor Mallard's efforts can only have served to antagonise the protesters.
Canadian police arresting protesters, towing vehicles in bid to break siege
The arrests come after three weeks of demonstrations.
Police warning: 'Significant number' of people to join Parliament protest
'Until politicians come out and address the people that ain't gonna change.' - Protester
'I'm a hostage': Apartment residents speak of protest hell
One resident requested help with groceries after not leaving her apartment for a week.
Camp freedom? Protest camp swells as organisers start to set own rules
Organisers have requested media sign up for "site visits".
Who's who of Wellington leaders tell protesters to end illegal activities 'immediately'
Almost 30 Wellington community leaders have signed a statement urging an end to protest.
'Incredibly disturbing': Anti-media sentiment among protesters cause for concern, experts say
Reporters have been abused and threatened at the anti-mandate protests.
Hundreds of anti-mandate protesters gather at University of Canterbury
It is one of a number of protests in Christchurch today.
Anti-mandate protests ramp up in Christchurch
About 26 tents are now pitched in Cranmer Square.
Analysis: Why ignoring Parliament protesters is dangerous - and will only make it worse
Analysis: David Fisher says distancing and mocking protesters is counter-productive.
Anti-vax group's flyers misleading, socially irresponsible - ASA rules
The group distributed unaddressed flyer advertisements about Covid to homes across NZ.
Editorial: Parliament protest a broad church of dissent
EDITORIAL: The demonstration against vaccine mandates has attracted a mix of messages.
Live: 'Add to their discomfort' - Mallard orders Parliament sprinklers turned on, soaking protesters
The protests outside Parliament have entered their fourth day.