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Situation Normal All Fucked Up: Already weakened by its poor handling of Delta and Omicron, this Government’s botched response to the Freed...
Collected stories - 1 November 2021 to 1 March 2022
Situation Normal All Fucked Up: Already weakened by its poor handling of Delta and Omicron, this Government’s botched response to the Freed... Keep Reading
The White House is expected to invite the PM to meet President Joe Biden while she is in the United States in May. Keep Reading
National and ACT say blasting music and turning the sprinkler on protestors has only increased tensions. Keep Reading
Images from the sixth day of the protest against the government's Covid-19 restrictions outside Parliament in Wellington. Keep Reading
The capital’s heavy downpours and strong winds did little to deter the protesters. Keep Reading
Protest numbers swelled with police making no efforts to move them on. Keep Reading
OPINION: Omicron numbers could possibly reach 800 a day by the middle of next week, but we are prepared, writes Health Minister Andrew Little. Keep Reading
OPINION: The protest at Parliament has been overwhelming, at times scary, even funny. But mostly, it's just been sad. Keep Reading
As a demonstration against vaccination mandates and COVID-19 restrictions stretches into a fifth day, parliament speaker Trevor Mallard authorises the use of sprinklers and Barry Manilow music in an attempt to encourage people to head home. Keep Reading
Lucira, a self-administered nasal test, delivers results in 30 minutes. Keep Reading
"The protest we have seen at Parliament this week is driven by wild, false, dangerous conspiracy theories and people with an extreme agenda." Keep Reading
The government is calling on New Zealanders in Ukraine to leave immediately, amid heightened military tension in the area. Keep Reading
After digging trenches to battle the Parliament ground sprinklers overnight, protesters will now have to contend with the wet and wild Wellington weather. Keep Reading
Events announced prior to 23 January this year are eligible for the extended government support announced this morning. Keep Reading
The minimum wage increase of $1.20 has been confirmed for 1 April by the government, a 6 percent increase. Keep Reading
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment recommended a lower increase. Keep Reading
The protest is entering its fourth day. Keep Reading
The government couldn’t attempt to meet their demands because they were endless and, frankly, psychotic Keep Reading
Tensions rose today as the protest against Covid-19 protection measures dragged on into its third day, with police hauling away dozens of protesters who refused to leave Parliament grounds. Keep Reading
Te Matakahuki is instead calling for a parallel Māori education pathway, which they would lead as a collective. Keep Reading
A strong police line remains, but a moment of calm saw paramedics and officers enter the crowd to help a woman needing medical attention. Keep Reading
National MP Maureen Pugh said she made the post before realising many of the Convoy protesters were against the Covid-19 vaccine. Keep Reading
Growing police presence at Parliament puts protest on notice its time is coming to an end. Keep Reading
News media, food production, and utilities workers among those able to test out of isolation. Keep Reading
TOP's new leader on the path into Parliament, acting as a provocateur to the political status quo, and forging a new social contract for NZ. Keep Reading
Collected news stories and opinion articles from 1 September through to the election on Saturday 17 October 2020 Keep Reading
Latest collected news stories and opinion articles on the current New Zealand political scene. Keep Reading