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Political party leaders are speaking in Parliament. Keep Reading
Former top police negotiator Lance Burdett told AM a member of the Government should have met with the protesters. Keep Reading
As damage to Parliament's grounds and surrounding streets is assessed the future of protest in New Zealand will have to be reconsidered, the deputy PM says, and a researcher urges people to consider misinformation in politics and on social media. Keep Reading
The Fire This Time: The Götterdämmerung the protest’s extremists had willed into existence over the preceding 22 days was finally upon them.... Keep Reading
Were the protesters motivated by valid concerns, radicalisation or was this simply the fist-shaking of a fringe minority? Keep Reading
The area around Parliament has been the scenes of a full-day ordeal of violence as police removed protesters whose behaviour prompted the Prime Minister to say there were "words I cannot use in this environment for what I saw". Keep Reading
OPINION: The disgraceful riot at Parliament will achieve nothing - except maybe make life just a little bit worse for the rest of us. Keep Reading
Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall said it was a 'horrible sad day'. Keep Reading
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she is saddened and angered by the protesters' actions today, and that parliament's grounds have been desecrated. Watch her media briefing live here. Keep Reading
Firefighters douse several fires at Parliament while riot police advance on occupation grounds, clearing half the campsite as protesters evacuate. Keep Reading
It is uncertain what will happen next as protesters clash with police at Parliament, but the Police Commissioner says "We will continue this operation until this is completed." Keep Reading
"Those with good intentions now outnumbered", says Andrew Coster as protesters stand ground with arms linked on frontline while large vehicles and tents are removed. Keep Reading
The anti-mandate protest is into its 23rd day. Keep Reading
National’s leader says Wellingtonians have had a “tough time” while protesters camped in the capital. Keep Reading
ANALYSIS: The testing muck-up by the Ministry of Health is so irritating because literally every other organisation in New Zealand has had to plan for the same problems. Keep Reading
Dozens of police are at the anti-mandate protest as it enters day 23. Keep Reading
OPINION: Are we up for redoubling our efforts? We must be. Keep Reading
The condemnation from world leaders is becoming stronger by the day. Keep Reading
The PM used a phrase which translates to “Glory to Ukraine” as she asked Parliament to join her in condemning Russia’s invasion. Keep Reading
National is calling on the government to fast-track Ukrainian visas and bring in a humanitarian visa category for close family members of Ukrainians living in New Zealand. Keep Reading
The Ministry of Health “overestimated” testing capacity “once Omicron began to take off", the Director-General of Health said. Keep Reading
Yesterday marked the second anniversary of the first Covid case in New Zealand. What a time it has been. Keep Reading
Trade Minister Damien O'Connor says New Zealand is hoping to get an agreement over the line this year. Keep Reading
Spinraza is treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy and is available in Australia but not New Zealand. Keep Reading
Removal of self-isolation for NZ travellers has been greeted with "massive bloody relief" and "misty eyes", though tourism-dependent southern... Keep Reading
There's a lot of spending flying around in Budget 2022 - here's the main expenses in an easy-to-read list. Keep Reading
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