Camp freedom? Protest camp swells as organisers start to set own rules
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Record 1929 community Covid cases; Aucklanders warned of test result delays
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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.
Anti-vax group's flyers misleading, socially irresponsible - ASA rules
The group distributed unaddressed flyer advertisements about Covid to homes across NZ.
Police to engage with leaders to bring protest into a lawful state
This comes after a statement was issued on behalf of all political parties' leaders.
Thomas Coughlan: Parliament occupation inevitable - as should be the end
OPINION: Parliament's occupation is inevitable, as is its ending.
Announcement of Jacinda Ardern's Harvard speech hijacked
One person simply asked if it was a 'joke' while another said 'read the room'.
1000 returnees to leave MIQ early tomorrow in phase 2 Omicron response
A returnee who has been in MIQ since January was shocked to learn she could leave early.
House sales drop to lowest levels since 1992 in some regions
"Many point to access to finance" - Jen Baird on agents saying why the market fell.
Record 981 cases - NZ moves to Phase 2 tonight; what it means
Ardern, Bloomfield on Phase 2 of the Omicron outbreak and protesters.
Prime Minister questioned over use of sprinklers on protesters
On Friday night, the sprinklers were turned on in an effort to clear the protesters.
NZ moves to phase 2 tomorrow - what that means
A move to phase 2 is near as daily case numbers rise just shy about 1000.
Live: 1000 daily cases this week, NZ set for Phase 2 Omicron fight
Phase 2 will mean shorter isolation periods and more rapid antigen testing.
David Schnauer: Govt needs to make better spending decisions
OPINION: There's a term for lost opportunities and the Government needs to hear it.
Editorial: Outbreak highlights limitations of rapid tests
EDITORIAL: The debate around rapid antigen tests is occurring amid failures in Melbourne.
Half of first-home buyers could be in mortgage distress when rates rise
The warning comes from a Reserve Bank briefing to Finance Minister Grant Robertson.
Editorial: Parliament protest a broad church of dissent
EDITORIAL: The demonstration against vaccine mandates has attracted a mix of messages.
Despite Govt denials, testing companies tell customers Govt taking RATs stock
Rapid antigen test companies have emailed clients saying the Govt is taking their stock.
Live: 'Add to their discomfort' - Mallard orders Parliament sprinklers turned on, soaking protesters
The protests outside Parliament have entered their fourth day.
Transport Minister admits a 'little' surprise over bike bridge backlash
Michael Wood also spoke about congestion charges and public transport in the regions.
'Get off his head': Police say use of force at Parliament protest 'proportionate'
Police "exercising their powers fairly and professionally, relevant to the circumstances".
'I'm not a criminal, I'm a regular person': Anti-mandate protesters appear in court
About 27 protesters will come through the Wellington courts after a night behind bars.
'Rising rapidly': 600 daily community cases tipped within days
There were 306 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today.
Critical workers given isolation exemption with negative test
Critical workers who are close contacts won't have to isolate.
Free pads and tampons in schools appreciated, hope for sustainable underwear option
Phase Two of the Government's free period product initiative will begin soon.
Luxon changes tack in first showdown v PM
There was no slam dunk, but ignoring Covid meant National's best Question Time in a while.
More Kiwis to become eligible for free flu vaccine
In order to protect the vulnerable this winter, more people can get the free flu vaccine.
Swarbrick wants inquiry into Covid economic response
The Green Party wants an inquiry into the Government's Covid economic response.
Is Luxon performing well as leader? Just under 40pc say yes in new poll
Almost 40 per cent of people think National's new leader is performing well.
Ministry admits requisitioned rapid tests already in NZ
The Government has backtracked on a claim RATs taken from business weren't in NZ.
Te Pāti Māori calls for 'divorce' from British monarchy
It comes as political leaders reflect on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Treaty of Waitangi.
'Robbing Peter to pay Paul': Funding overhaul may kill off polytechs
Independent Tertiary Education NZ fears the changes could lower education quality.