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.
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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.
Former cop says protest is over, urges 'rabble' to go home and end 'the battle' at Parliament
Former cop says frontline officers in Wellington are taking 'divide and conquer' approach.
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.
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.
'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.
'She's very special': Te Ara a Maria visits Whanganui
"She's like an icon really. She's very special."
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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.
'Get a life' - mayor to protesters who gridlocked Auckland
A blast for protesters whose unlawful bridge crossing stopped Auckland traffic for hours.
Man dies after completing 'feat of endurance' swim across Cook Strait
Man who swam across Cook Strait died after completing the feat.
The protest leader, tinfoil hats and the conspiracy theory
Tinfoil hats are in use at the Parliament camp amid claims of a Government radiation plot.
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.
On the Tiles: The view from the Press Gallery as the protest drags on
A bumper episode of On the Tiles discusses the Government and MOH's Omicron response.
MPs, Parliament to adopt remote/hybrid working as Omicron runs rampant
It comes as more than 12,000 new community cases were reported in NZ today.
Russia invades Ukraine: Angry scenes outside Wellington embassy
Protesters are chanting "shame on Russia" and "Putin terrorist".
Anti-vax exploitation of holocaust imagery part of sorry history
The use of holocaust imagery by anti-vaxxers disrespects its meaning in history.
Live: 'No longer safe' - police concerned for children at Parliament protest
"The site is no longer a safe environment for families and children," police say.
Five deaths, record 12,011 new cases - nearly double yesterday; 237 in hospital
Of the 12,011 new cases, 3807 were detected via PCR tests and 8223 were by using RATs.
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.
Live: Unvaccinated students can participate in after-school activities under phase 3
There will also be a new supply of RAT tests and masks for schools.
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.
Please, come back: $2.4b landlord to CBD workers
The consequences for Auckland and Wellington's CBD are dire, warns landlord.