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Live: Hostile scenes overnight at Parliament protest, officers spat on
Police officers were spat on by protesters yesterday.
'It's a real war!': Ukraine supporters battle with mandate protesters for attention
Ukraine and the Destiny Church-backed anti-Covid-19 mandate protests both in capital.
Man dies after completing 'feat of endurance' swim across Cook Strait
Man who swam across Cook Strait died after completing the feat.
The great escape: Inmate dressed as guard let out two security gates to freedom
Rimutaka Prison staff reportedly "feeling embarrassed" as "there were a lot of failures".
Police operation at anti-mandate protest tops millions of dollars
Out of town officers have earned $100 extra a day while on duty in Wellington.
Anti-vax exploitation of holocaust imagery part of sorry history
The use of holocaust imagery by anti-vaxxers disrespects its meaning in history.
Mayor: Concerns over vaccine mandate - 'it is adding to fear'
Mayor Alex Beijen is concerned about the effects the mandate is having on the community.
Kiwi Ukrainians stunned by Russian invasion
There are fears for friends and family who are hunkering down from bombs and missiles.
Lois Tolley murder: Men formerly charged granted permanent name suppression
Suppression could end if the defendants are charged with the offence again.
Police in riot gear clash with Parliament protesters; site a 'high-risk' location of interest
Police action has recommenced at the Parliament protest this afternoon.
Vegan cafe considering shutting up shop after protesters abuse staff
Staff working in the cafe on Manners St have faced yelling, aggression, and crying
Katrina Bennett: An abject failure - protesters' cars should never have been able to get back in
OPINION: Protesters being able to get vehicles back inside barricades is a police failure.
Omicron outbreak: Ambulance crews face record callouts - some waiting up to 12 hours
Ambulance staff being flown in from across the country to help deal with Omicron demand.
Riot police move in on protesters again after violent clashes
It follows an early morning police operation to further reduce the protest's perimeter.
Midweek micro-adventures are all the rage and here's why
If you wish summer could last forever, ensure it does with a midweek microadventure.
Court told rape allegations against musician one of the 'worst' examples of defamation country has seen
Man who made rape accusations on social media posts offers no defence.
Analysis: Why today is a turning point at the Parliament protest
After 14 days, police have finally been empowered to act.
Eye-witness account: How Parliament's protest turned violent
After two weeks, the police have finally arrived with a strong statement this morning.
Cheaper fares on the way for buses after midnight in Wellington
The move is part of Pōneke Promise, a social contract responding to city safety concerns.
Tensions high as Parliament protesters and police clash; top cop says 'genuine protesters' not in control
New Zealand is expected to hit its Omicron peak in mid to late March.
Biggest week of Covid testing in Wellington since pandemic began
While a protest rages on one side of the city, there's a big testing queue on the other.
Live: Police warning to protesters; Govt 'dug itself a hole' by refusing to meet
Andrew Coster defends police failure to remove protesters from Parliament grounds.
From haircuts to cryptocurrency: Life at the Parliament protest
Outside the protesting, many of those occupying the site are getting on with normal life.
Know before you go: Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts 2022
Get the full lowdown on the Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts 2022.
Deadly night on roads: Two fatal crashes, car rolls in Wellington
Fatal crashes were reported in Manawatū and Ōamaru overnight.
Exclusive: Eye in the sky - incredible images show scale of Wellington protest
The anti-mandate protest has a very different complexion from 1500 feet.
Rain, sun and warm weather on the cards across the country
Rain is again predicted in the capital today.
Live: Police warning - 'serious concerns' over safety at concert at Parliament protest
Meanwhile, mayor is calling for urgent financial support for affected businesses.
Disability community and elderly facing 'challenging' time due to protest
"Our city should be for everybody."
Despite protest, Wellington still moving
Traffic isn't as shut down by the protest at Parliament as you think.
Structure on Wellington cenotaph is a shower, not toilet - protester
Structure sparked anger online, along with graffiti scrawled across memorial to war dead.
'I'm convinced': Scholar claims discovery of lost Katherine Mansfield works
"I'm convinced. It's so unlikely it could be anyone else."
'I'm a hostage': Apartment residents speak of protest hell
One resident requested help with groceries after not leaving her apartment for a week.