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Use of trespass law at Parliament softened after students arrested in peaceful protest.
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Arrested protesters due in court denied entry as they ignore mask, vaccine passport rules
Protesters have been denied entry into court after refusing to comply with Covid rules.
Judge jails Christchurch child sex offender for 'gambit of indecencies' against little girl
Christchurch businessman who raped, filmed child sentenced to a lengthy prison sentence.
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Anti-bullying advocate fined after Facebook posts breach confidentiality agreement
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Watch: PM admonishes Act Leader for meeting with protest representatives
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Paris calling: Govt Minister on invitation list as US, China ignored
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Northland educators sparring stances on whether schools should become vaccination sites
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Opinion: Parliament protest absolutely positively not my Wellington
An anti-mandate protest turning ugly is the last thing the city needs right now.
Members of Kaitaia's Webb family and a fourth man charged with possessing meth for supply
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NZSO to play special concerts designed for Covid restrictions
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Mayor describes presence of gang insignia on headstones as "offensive".
Wellington couple claim $8.5 million Lotto Powerball win
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Burglary charge dismissed against man who allegedly masturbated in woman's home
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Aussie returnees self-isolate for just seven days
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Manaaki campaign aims to support region in challenging times
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'One is unacceptable': Expert's warning to vaccinators over dose errors
The vaccination provider is responsible for notifying someone if a dose error occurs.
'The government just need to listen' - experts reveal simple solution to growing protest
High profile activist, former police negotiator explain how to resolve Wellington protest.
Wellington's CubaDupa street festival cancelled
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Kiwi on Ukraine front line: Invasion would be 'very bloody, very brutal'
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Parliament protest: 'Sanitation issues', 'weapons on site', police concerns for kids; patrols ramp up for commuters
'This is no place for children' - police warn of sanitation issues at freedom protest.
Cyclone Dovi: Households without power; trees damage cars; slips, road closures
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Covid case in Raro a visitor from NZ, 'silent transmission' now likely
The person spent eight days in Rarotonga, visited several places, including a nightclub.
Live: Cyclone Dovi leaves thousands without power; fallen tree damages house in Kauri
A falling tree damaged a house in Kauri, no one was injured.
Northland boxer Mea Motu sets new national record
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