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OPINION: The Covid divide in NZ runs far deeper than a disagreement about mandates.
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OPINION: Police (in)action affects public confidence, but what "a rock and a hard place".
Emergency powers may be needed to clear Parliament protesters - Police Commissioner
Protest shouldn't have got to this but use of force unacceptable to many - Andrew Coster.
Canadian police say Parliament siege over, protesters vow to regroup
Police: "This unlawful occupation is over." Protesters: "We will simply regroup."
Canada police clear anti-mandate protests, take control of capital
The protest had paralysed the streets around the country's parliament for weeks.
Protests in Christchurch, Picton, Auckland: Destiny Church and tattoo fundraising as more than 1000 march
Pockets of protesters have arisen around the country.
Structure on Wellington cenotaph is a shower, not toilet - protester
Structure sparked anger online, along with graffiti scrawled across memorial to war dead.
Protester numbers rise significantly as police, mayor feel the heat
Police said yesterday they would not pursue any enforcement action against protesters.
Jack Tame: End protests slowly, without violence
COMMENT: Trevor Mallard's efforts can only have served to antagonise the protesters.
Canadian police arresting protesters, towing vehicles in bid to break siege
The arrests come after three weeks of demonstrations.
Police warning: 'Significant number' of people to join Parliament protest
'Until politicians come out and address the people that ain't gonna change.' - Protester
'I'm a hostage': Apartment residents speak of protest hell
One resident requested help with groceries after not leaving her apartment for a week.
Camp freedom? Protest camp swells as organisers start to set own rules
Organisers have requested media sign up for "site visits".
Who's who of Wellington leaders tell protesters to end illegal activities 'immediately'
Almost 30 Wellington community leaders have signed a statement urging an end to protest.
'Incredibly disturbing': Anti-media sentiment among protesters cause for concern, experts say
Reporters have been abused and threatened at the anti-mandate protests.
Hundreds of anti-mandate protesters gather at University of Canterbury
It is one of a number of protests in Christchurch today.
Anti-mandate protests ramp up in Christchurch
About 26 tents are now pitched in Cranmer Square.
Analysis: Why ignoring Parliament protesters is dangerous - and will only make it worse
Analysis: David Fisher says distancing and mocking protesters is counter-productive.
Anti-vax group's flyers misleading, socially irresponsible - ASA rules
The group distributed unaddressed flyer advertisements about Covid to homes across NZ.
Editorial: Parliament protest a broad church of dissent
EDITORIAL: The demonstration against vaccine mandates has attracted a mix of messages.
Live: 'Add to their discomfort' - Mallard orders Parliament sprinklers turned on, soaking protesters
The protests outside Parliament have entered their fourth day.
'Get off his head': Police say use of force at Parliament protest 'proportionate'
Police "exercising their powers fairly and professionally, relevant to the circumstances".
'I'm not a criminal, I'm a regular person': Anti-mandate protesters appear in court
About 27 protesters will come through the Wellington courts after a night behind bars.
Protests against Covid-19 measures spread across Canada
Canada's "freedom truck convoy" has attracted support from Trump and other Republicans.
A year after Trump purge, 'alt-tech' platform offers far-right refuge
Gab is becoming a haven for the racist, anti-Semitic alt-right groups out there.
'He is wrong': Mike Pence turns on Trump over false election claims
Pence has said that he had no right to overturn the election, despite Trump's claims.
Ex-MP and Covid theories: The cost of a 'treacherous political rabbit hole'
Former National MP Matt King on why he won't 'sell my soul to the devil'.
Putin puts Biden over barrel with Ukraine - and markets know it
OPINION:"Sadly for Ukrainian soldiers on the front line there is no appetite in the West."
Opinion: The Covid lessons New Zealand could learn from Israel
Israel is a tiny country, the size of Northland but with about 10 million people.
Shane Reti: More work to do on proactive release, Govt transparency
Proactive releases are a good feature of a healthy and transparent democratic society.
A year on, the Capitol riot becomes just another wedge in a divided America
New York Times: The US has not come together to defend democracy.
'Moral compass': Requiem for South Africa's Archbishop Tutu
Tutu was in cheapest available coffin at his request to avoid any ostentatious displays.
How democracy was dismantled in Hong Kong in 2021
'Once Hong Kong allowed open opposition and questioning of the government's core policies'
Hong Kong votes - but with only China loyalists approved
Only those truly loyal to Beijing are allowed to run for office due to a new law.