'I'm a hostage': Apartment residents speak of protest hell
One resident requested help with groceries after not leaving her apartment for a week.
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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.
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.
Storm alert: Weekend gales and rain, wet Saturday night for capital
For the second weekend in a row Wellington is in for a drenching.
Parliament protest disrupts court cases
Anti-mandate protests have stopped at least one person from having their day in court.
Focus: Police Association boss describes cops mood as protest could go for months
President of the Police Association Chris Cahill describes the mood within police as he says the protest could go on for months. Video / Mark Mitchell / George Heard
Wellington Hospital ward closed to visitors after member of staff tests positive
No patients have been considered close contacts and the risk of infection is "very low".
Wellington residents told to conserve water after burst pipe
The pipe supplies water to the Brooklyn Reservoir, which is less than half full.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 18 Feb, 2022
Parliament offers an ultimatum to protesters, damning report reveals the mental state of our nurses and tensions remain high between Russia and Ukraine in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Inside the protest camp: The people who built a village outside Parliament
"A lot of people here feel they've got nothing left to lose."
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.
Revealed: Deadly rock falls, fish among 88 Transmission Gully problems
A scathing report lists 88 problems with Transmission Gully.
Live: Record 1573 community Covid cases - 1140 of them in Auckland
Yesterday there were 1160 new cases in the community and 56 people were in hospital.
Towing company says task of shifting 450 vehicles an 'impossibility'
He said his was one of 'probably 50' towing companies that would not tow the vehicles.
Missing and off his medication: Mental health patient presented as fine days before he killed
Court heard there was a failure of communication at a number of steps by various services.
Tent cities popping up in south in support of Wellington
There are protests in Dunedin, Christchurch and Picton.
Supermarket staff feel threatened by protesters shopping without masks
Supermarket staff anxious, exhausted and scared to ask protesters to wear masks in store.
Speaker's ultimatum to protesters: Clear the cars and tents - or no talks
PM says the country's surging Covid cases are the priority - not the protests.
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.
Were the rubber mats at the protest stolen from a skate park?
A stack of rubber mats were recently stolen by an unknown culprit.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 Feb, 2022
Positive steps at parliament protest, Covid spreads at children's hospital and tensions remain high in Ukraine in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video/ NZ Herald
Parties pressure Govt for detail on vaccine mandate exit strategy
It's the most contentious health measure in place. Now MPs and the public want answers.
Almost $250,000 spent on consultants for pedestrian crossing in Wellington
The crossing has been controversial, especially with Wellington Airport.
'Highly-experienced' mediator to act as go-between with protesters, Govt
Police Association expects 'guaranteed incidents' with anti-mandate protesters.
1160 new Covid cases; 10% of Middlemore ED patients testing positive
Bloomfield: Everyone has role to play in stopping Omicron being passed on.
Watch: PM admonishes Act Leader for meeting with protest representatives
Police and council signal they will take a firmer line on the protest, now in day nine.
Police release name of pedestrian killed in central Wellington crash
The man was an Irish national living in New Zealand.
'Embarrassing, childish': Nats pursue Mallard no confidence motion
National says Mallard's actions were childish and provocative.
Boat sinks after catching fire off Wellington's south coast
Emergency services received reports of the fire just before midday.
'Volatile' protest poses 'significant safety issues', 335 vehicles ticketed
'If police have to go in and close that thing down, many people will be hurt.'
Live: Testing centres overwhelmed, church among latest exposure sites
Only close contacts and those who have symptoms should get tested for Covid: Minister.
City Council answers questions on protest's loos, kitchens, and parking tickets
Wellington City Council has published the answers to frequently asked protest questions.
Just the tonic: Gin company raises much-needed funds for animal charity
"So we came up with The Happy Pug gin where $25 of every bottle sold goes to Huha."