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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.
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.
Comment: Whio, what an investment
Opinion: Let's keep the investment flowing until we see whio on every river bend.
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.
'Time to pay the Covid bill': Westpac's latest economic outlook
A slower rebound for the tourism sector has contributed to forecast downgrades.
Audrey Young: Luxon's opportunism may rebound on him
OPINION: They are not us - and not even close, writes Audrey Young of the protesters.
Watch: Omicron 'peak in 3-6 weeks'; PM on easing of health measures, support for business
PM said in three to six weeks, Omicron numbers would probably peak.
'Boredom's not a thing': What it's like to join the police
Reporoa-born and bred, he is now responding to 111 calls in Tauranga.
'Massive increase': Security company dealing with more gang violence
National has said the number of new police in the region is "not enough".
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".
Editorial: MIQ's future in a time of reopening for NZ and Australia
EDITORIAL: One Australian state is opening a brand new regional quarantine hub.
'We want our streets back' - Wellington mayor angry as protest continues
'How long's that going to last?' Wellington mayor asks as protest nears its third week.
Sasha Borissenko: The many laws Parliament protesters are breaking
OPINION: Surprising there have not been more fines or consequences given all the breaches.
Some Aucklanders to be give rapid-antigen tests following testing delays
As Auckland testing stations become overwhelmed, rapid antigen tests will be available.
Live: Records tumble - 2522 new cases, 100 in hospital, RATs for Auckland cases
There were 1901 community Covid cases on Saturday and 1929 on Friday.
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.
Pandemic exposes NZ's supply chain vulnerability
Inflation is at the highest it has been in years because of the pressures of the pandemic.
Hospitality in crisis due to lack of domestic travel
Many accommodation venues around New Zealand are at less than 20 per cent occupancy.
South Auckland GPs call for new anti-viral drugs
Almost 50 per cent of all current Covid-19 cases in NZ are in Counties Manukau district.
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.
Live: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surge
That brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.
Jack Tame: End protests slowly, without violence
COMMENT: Trevor Mallard's efforts can only have served to antagonise the protesters.
Claire Trevett: Police, politicians and protesters - who's in charge?
Coster's "traffic management plan" to deal with the protests has raised eyebrows.
How a minor religious order became a major abuse scandal
A former nun with years of inside knowledge was among those to give evidence.
Live: Covid's upward trajectory continues, pressure mounts on testing sites
There were 1929 cases of Covid-19 in the community yesterday.
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.
Bureaucratic red tape blamed for lack of RATs for small businesses
Getting approval to import a rapid antigen test is easier said than done.
Camp freedom? Protest camp swells as organisers start to set own rules
Organisers have requested media sign up for "site visits".
'Incredibly disturbing': Anti-media sentiment among protesters cause for concern, experts say
Reporters have been abused and threatened at the anti-mandate protests.
Record 1929 community Covid cases; Aucklanders warned of test result delays
Experts say the country is on track to seeing 10,000 cases a day by mid-March.