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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."
'We are gutted': Omicron forces Six60 to postpone tour
Six60's NZ stadium tour promised to "save summer". Then Omicron hit.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 Feb, 2022
Police gear up to tow cars outside parliament, conversion therapy bill passed and further developments in Russia in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Towies 'sympathetic' to protesters, operator says
Haulage operator says reluctance from tow truck drivers isn't due to safety concerns.
'I feared for my safety': Pregnant MP's harrowing ordeal with protesters
MP claims fellow MPs and staff were 'threatened with being lynched, hung, or kidnapped'.
Court told returning citizens were always 'at the heart' of MIQ system
The judicial review of the MIQ system has wrapped but a decision could be a long time off.
Protest groups issue statement after top cop's warning
Vehicle owners have ignored an offer to park for free at Sky Stadium.
Opinion: Parliament protest absolutely positively not my Wellington
An anti-mandate protest turning ugly is the last thing the city needs right now.
NZSO to play special concerts designed for Covid restrictions
The seven free concerts will take place in Wellington from tomorrow.
Boil water notice continues in Wairarapa town
The weekend's unusually high rainfall from Cyclone Dovi has affected town's supply.
744 new cases; tens of thousands of travellers due in two weeks - new iso rules
A wave of thousands of Omicron cases is expected to sweep the country.
Burglary charge dismissed against man who allegedly masturbated in woman's home
The Wellington man has been granted interim name suppression, including his occupation.
Protesters warned of 'wolves in sheep's clothing' infiltrating crowd
Small breakthroughs in dialogue but stand-off continues at Parliament convoy protest.
Parliament protests: Luxon gets extra security, backs PM's call to ignore group
The National leader has had to move out of his apartment due to the protests.
GPs brace for Omicron onslaught as phase 2 response begins tonight
Practises are preparing to get even busier as Omicron cases are expected to soar.
Protests close Victoria University of Wellington Pipitea campus, classes move online
The university has advised 1500 summer students to stay home.
Parliament protest live Q&A: Thomas Coughlan answers your questions
Eight days in, what's next? The Herald's senior political reporter answers your questions.
Analysis: Why mass arrests at Parliament protest are not an option
ANALYSIS: The occupation of Parliament's grounds presents a unique problem for police.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 15 Feb, 2022
Protestors take to the streets, laboratory workforce brace for surge in testing and phase 2 is here in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Protesters turn Parliament lawn into rave party
Protesters at Parliament have ignored a police offer of free parking, instead choosing to turn nearby streets into a rave party. Video / George Heard
Stories of MIQ heartache as Grounded Kiwis launch legal challenge
'You need people to ask the hard questions."' - Grounded Kiwis' day in court arrives.