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Protesters v the Speaker(s) - Mallard puts Manilow, Macarena, and Covid ads on repeat
Mallard, who turned on sprinklers, now replying to protesters with music.
Former MP Matt King joins Parliament protest, resigns from National
King has often spoken out against the vaccine mandate, and National's support of it.
Schools adapt to change as Covid-19 cases appear in their communities
"There's a real sense of community that develops."
Protester suffers suspected heart attack at Parliament
Wellington Free Ambulance confirmed it was responding to an event.
Kicked off campus: Staff and students told to work from home as protesters occupy campus
A staff member said the protesters were causing 'pretty major disruption' to the campus.
Locations of interest: Popular Queenstown bar, Remuera racecourse, Hamilton sites added
Queenstown Airport lounge and a Hamilton fitness centre latest on list.
Several Covid cases associated with Wellington schools
Two of the schools are Petone Central School and St Patrick's College, Silverstream.
Protesters in high spirits, flanked by police as Parliament occupation enters day four
The occupation is now in its fourth day.
Bad weather set to rain on protesters' parade in Wellington
Metservice has issued a heavy rain warning for Wellington over the weekend.
Owners appeal dangerous dog classification after woman left with puncture wounds
The woman says her top was torn and she was left with blue bruising on her arm.
Police say protest may go for days; 122 people arrested, 2 cops 'assaulted'
Police have arrested more than 50 people, and urge protesters to retreat peacefully.
Auckland movie theatre and Queenstown bars added to locations of interest list
Health authorities reported 306 Covid-19 community cases today.
'Most volatile protest since Springbok tour': Wellington pub forced to close
Pub owner says staff facing abuse because they are following Govt's mandate.
Delight as landmark Paekākāriki building gets makeover
"The owners have done a hell of a lot of work."
'Super spreader event': Protest outside Parliament could spread Covid - Professor
The group is protesting against Covid-19 measures, including vaccine mandates.
Analysis: Don't be fooled. Transmission Gully was not and is not ready to open
Parts of the $1.25 billion motorway are being ripped up for repairs.
Wellington's waterfront music festival Homegrown cancelled
The event is usually attended by more than 22,500 festival goers.
Six new cases of Covid-19 in Wellington, restaurant named a location of interest
Three cases are in Porirua and three are in the Hutt.
Killer Beez inmate shanks rival gang member after rape and death of his niece
Now the courts have reduced his sentence saying it was 'manifestly unjust'.
Live: Big outbreak predicted as NZ modellers take swipe at earlier '50,000 by Waitangi Day'
It comes as a million Kiwis due for their booster will be getting contacted by text/email.
Wellington's council to make u-turn on late night parking fees
Several parking wardens have quit due to safety concerns with the late-night shifts.
Lord of the Rings costumes displayed in Wellington for 20 year anniversary
The costume trail features costumes, props, armoury, and weapons created by Wētā Workshop
Convoy protesters 'in for long haul', council considering options
The anti-mandate protesters intend to stay for 'at least a few days' in Wellington.
Behind KiwiRail's failed $565m Budget bid for mega-ferries
Ferries procured without extra $565m requested: saga ends with "stern" Robertson letter.
'Great relief': Buller mayor says they've escaped the worst, Kiri Allan praises response
Parts of the Westland district recorded more than a metre of rain in three days.
243 Covid cases - the highest since start of pandemic
The record was 222 daily community cases on November 16 last year.
Heavy rain closes SH6 in Marlborough as weather event moves up NZ
The Marlborough region is under a heavy rain watch from 9am to 11pm today.
Meet the sisters aiming to bust into archaic bra industry
PhD students researching ways to create custom-made garments for unique bodies.
Meth, guns and a global supply chain: Five people charged for large-scale drug operation in the Hutt Valley
Three men and two women have been arrested.
'No end in sight': Wellington bars and nightclubs fear the industry won't survive under red
'This time, with nothing from the government, I've had to tell my staff I can't pay them.'
Hesitant Aucklanders stay put this Waitangi weekend says Bachcare data
Kiwis rent baches for the last long weekend of summer, while Aucklanders stay home.
More information about rare sighting of black tern
"It is the first confirmed record in New Zealand."
Auckland pool, Air NZ flights added as high-risk locations of interest
New locations follow the addition of an Auckland restaurant and bowling alley yesterday.