On the ground the moment Parliament protest turned into a riot
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Over $23,000 raised via Givealittle to clean up Wellington
The aftermath revealed a once lush green lawn has been turned into a brown paddock.
Watch: PM inspects protest damage, Parliament grounds a 'rubbish dump'
PM says yesterday's events were a sight she never expected to see here.
Live: Ardern stands by decision not to engage with protesters, heavy police presence remains
The clean-up continues at Parliament as a heavy police presence remains.
'One of the ugliest days, but could've been uglier': The day parliament burned
Scenes that seemed to come from some faraway place, beamed against our Parliament.
Pepper spray and pitchforks: World reacts to protesters setting 'Parliament lawn ablaze'
One paper said 'it was 'the most significant use of force' by police during the protest.
Speaker Trevor Mallard says wall 'with gates' needed around Parliament grounds in future
Mallard also said Parliament's grounds will be "closed until further notice".
$10,000 already raised to clean up capital
A community clean-up is being organised to clear out rubbish and other waste.
Some protesters refuse to leave area; seven police officers injured in violent clashes
PM: 'I hope they will put down their weapons and police will arrest them.'
Opinion: Questions over how protest grew so large, and on misinformation, loom over future
Occupation has shattered Wellington, but it's important not to draw the wrong conclusions.
'Shocking and distressing' - MPs react to protest riot at Parliament
Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall said it was a 'horrible sad day'.
Parliament protest damage bill climbs: $242,000 children's slide set ablaze
Large-scale cleaning operation needed for graffiti, berms and Parliament's front lawn.
Scorched earth - police shunt occupiers off lawn, fire hoses turned on protesters
More than 60 arrests as protesters forced off Parliament lawn - but battle continues.
Violent clashes - protesters arrested, cars forklifted out as police continue to clear occupation
Police still plan to 'contain' as protesters stay on at Parliament, camp in Auckland.
Wellington Parliament protests: Card spending down 50%, level of protest pollution unknown
Wellington businesses have been hit twice as hard by Omicron as the other main centres.
'We want to see this protest ended' - Wellington mayor
"... People's views have hardened and I think everyone wants our streets and city back."
Parliament condemns 'bully' Putin; PM, Luxon face off on living costs
Calls mount for the Government take in Ukrainians fleeing the war zone.
Live: Protesters slash police tyres in act of 'retaliation'- PM urges Kiwis to stay away from 'Covid camp'
March 1 was given by some of the occupiers as the deadline for mandates to be dropped.
Watch live: Man arrested in Wellington, Parliament protest spreads to Auckland as occupation enters day 21
Numbers at the anti-mandate protest in Wellington have decreased over the weekend.
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Te Rina Triponel: Protesters are ignoring tikanga – and that's dangerous
Convoy 2022 protesters add Māori activist Tame Iti to a hit list.
On the Tiles: The view from the Press Gallery as the protest drags on
A bumper episode of On the Tiles discusses the Government and MOH's Omicron response.
MPs, Parliament to adopt remote/hybrid working as Omicron runs rampant
It comes as more than 12,000 new community cases were reported in NZ today.
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.
Five deaths, record 12,011 new cases - nearly double yesterday; 237 in hospital
Of the 12,011 new cases, 3807 were detected via PCR tests and 8223 were by using RATs.
Live: Unvaccinated students can participate in after-school activities under phase 3
There will also be a new supply of RAT tests and masks for schools.
Police 'disappointed' after protesters use 'homemade shields'
Police say numbers have 'significantly reduced' to only around 300 protesters.
Protester accused of driving car at police named, granted bail
Protester in court after confrontations at Parliament.
Live: Protests planned around NZ, Auckland Harbour Bridge march - cops, mob clash overnight in Wgtn
Covid-19 cases begin to emerge among protesters and police.
Police, protesters clash; '30 cars' re-enter occupation area after barrier moved
Police blockades are seeing rubbish pile up and stopping food and portaloo services.
'At least two' positive Covid-19 test results among protesters
Health officials have been made aware of 'at least two' positive Covid-19 results.
Hospital visitors associated with protest 'escorted' from premises
A woman in hospital said visitors for the patients in the same room were maskless.
'You are not helping': Fact-checking Winston Peters on masks
'Any mask is better than no mask,' expert says after Peters goes maskless amid protesters.
Protester claims police punched him and gouged his eye
The incident has been captured on video.