Wellington stops glass recycling, public transport to be stretched to the limit
The city is feeling the effect of a shortage of workers due to increasing Covid-19 cases.
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After two years of cancellations and postponements, two rock icons will play the capital.
Anti-mandate protesters moving on from Remutaka Forest Park, DoC says
Protesters demonstrating at Parliament in Wellington were dispersed on Wednesday.
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Epidemiologist says Auckland's Omicron cases may have peaked
Michael Baker says he is "cautiously optimistic".
DoC closes camp site after protesters move in
About 30 anti-mandate protesters are camped out at Remutaka Forest Park, managed by DoC.
Plan revealed to get Transmission Gully open earlier
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Testing staff abused, assaulted amid RAT scramble
The abuse is compromising the DHB's ability to carry out tests.
Live: Man taken away by police after scuffle with protesters outside marae
"They need to go home and go back to their whānau and look after their children."
Wellington Airport puts billion-dollar transport plan on notice over pedestrian crossing
Airport boss says the decision to put an at-grade crossing on SH1 is bewildering.
'Melting pot of disrespect': Fears Parliament protesters heading south
Police are monitoring various protests around New Zealand and will step in if necessary.
City council assessing protest fallout, damage will amount to significant cost
An area is still cordoned off by police meaning some inspections are yet to take place.
Fears of dire staff shortages as Omicron hits dozens of aged care homes
Coalition includes Age Concern, Grey Power, the Nurses Organisation and Alzheimer's NZ.
Quarter of Wellington's recycling sent to landfill, 51 council staff test positive
A number of people at the Seaview recycling plant are unable to work due to Covid-19.
'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.
Parliament protesters regroup on Miramar Peninsula, council poised for mass clean-up
Groups of protesters remain at Red Rocks and the Miramar Peninsula.
Wellington CBD residents thank police after day of protest chaos
Central Wellington residents applaud police after protest outside their homes is ended.
Parliament occupation: Former police negotiator says sprinklers hardened standoff resolve
Lance Burdett reckons the decision to douse protesters was an error.
Watch: Heart-stopping moment protester aims car at police
Dramatic video shows the moment a car races towards officers in Wellington.
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.
$10,000 already raised to clean up capital
A community clean-up is being organised to clear out rubbish and other waste.
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.
Wellington Covid test sites under pressure, stadium being set up instead
There are long queues at existing sites, causing traffic jams on State Highway 1.
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.
Comment: Mayor's leadership on the protest better late than never
Andy Foster visiting protest influencers isn't as offensive as some might think.
Police tyres slashed, protesters told to get out of Auckland Domain as anti-vaccine protest continues
There are still around 300 vehicles illegally parked near Parliament.
Police accuse anti-mandate protesters of damaging cars
Protesters allegedly grew angry when police removed a shower block illegally plumbed in.
Parliament buildings reinforced, some staff relocated after protesters' warning
The protesters show no sign of leaving.