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.
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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.
Omicron surges in the capital: 22% positivity rate; outbreak in university halls
At least 17 Covid-19 cases have now been connected to the Parliament protests.
Local Focus: Biker moves to mobility scooter
Jamie Chapman on his recovery from a motorbike crash resulting in brain trauma.
'Traumatising': Child at Parliament protest recalls riot police incident
The parents don't blame frontline police but want those in charge to be held accountable.
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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Live: Protesters install permanent toilets plumbed into wastewater at Parliament
Calm scenes at Parliament this morning mark a strong contrast to clashes overnight.
Serious crash blocks SH59 at Pukerua
A serious crash has blocked a section of State Highway 59 near Onepu Rd, Pukerua.
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.