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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.

$245m of meth seized in country's largest ever drugs bust

More than 600kg of the class A drug was intercepted at Auckland Airport.

Violent clashes - protesters arrested, cars forklifted out as police continue to clear occupation

Police still plan to 'contain' as protesters stay on at Parliament, camp in Auckland.

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.

'We want to see this protest ended' - Wellington mayor

"... People's views have hardened and I think everyone wants our streets and city back."

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.

'Not not going anywhere': Auckland Domain protesters defy eviction notice

The campsite remained in place this afternoon - and new supplies were delivered.

Police searching for cyclist after crash with bus

She is a woman aged between 60 and 70, Caucasian and of slight build.

140km/h: Driver sped through Covid checkpoint because she was worried about missing sister

The woman drove on the wrong side of the road and sped through police road spikes.

Get unvaxxed cops back on the job after court ruling - Police Association

Officers stood down due to the vax mandate should return to work, the association says.

The great escape: Inmate dressed as guard let out two security gates to freedom

Rimutaka Prison staff reportedly "feeling embarrassed" as "there were a lot of failures".

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.

Harbour Bridge protest: Police vow to 'actively engage' to block protesters

Saturday protest a new anti-mandate drive by Destiny Church's Freedom & Rights Coalition.

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.

Terminations of unvaxxed Police and NZDF staff suspended after High Court upholds challenge to mandate

Police have said no staff will be terminated while the government considers the decision.

Person in critical condition after water incident at Sumner Beach

Police were called to Sumner Beach in Christchurch about 11am.

Destiny Church member charged alongside Brian Tamaki for lockdown protest to plead guilty

Paul Craig Thompson is accused of having attended two Auckland Domain protests in October.

Anti-marina protesters lose another Waiheke battle

The protester's lawyer cited the developer's conduct which escalated the situation