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Police to crack down on Brian Tamaki convoy protesters
Those who walked on the motorway were "reckless, unlawful and extremely irresponsible", police say.
More violent clashes in New Caledonia
In New Caledonia, more violent clashes have erupted between protesters and security forces. It comes after some of the pro-independence leaders who've been arrested have been sent to prisons in… Audio
Further disruptions for Auckland commuters due to strikes
Nearly 50 rail maintenance workers employed by CAF are refusing to do overtime or fix trains, on top of 500 staff from the city's rail operator who've been striking since the weekend. Rail and… Audio
'Abuse and threats': Inside the decision to cancel drag queen library event
"Online abuse and threats" to attendees - "including children" - of a drag queen storytime event were among the reasons it was canned, a council review says.
Violent threats force drag queen storytime tour cancellation
Drag performers are dismayed that a national Rainbow Storytime tour has had to be cancelled due to threats of violence. A drag performer who wished to remain anonymous spoke to Charlie Dreaver. Audio
Anti-war protesters target Bucket Fountain in Wellington
The water has been dyed a deep red and posters have been stuck around its perimeter.
Court rules Assange may be able to appeal extradition to USA
A London court has ruled that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange may be able to appeal his extradition to the United States.
Two judges have ordered the U.S. to provide assurances that Assange has a… Audio
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters accuse each other of aggression
A group holding pro-Palestinian rallies in Nelson has taken a complaint to the police about alleged aggressive behaviour from Destiny Church members.
Repeal, disestablish, abolish - what's the plan for Māori?
There's growing fear and anger from Māori over moves by the coalition government to revisit the rules around the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
State of Emergency declared in Papua New Guinea
A state of emergency has been declared in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, with more than a dozen people killed in ongoing rioting in the country. Widespread looting and arson broke out… Audio
Protestors call for immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza
A New Zealander has made it out of Gaza overnight, crossing into Egypt through the Rafah crossing.
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says they're being supported by the New Zealand Embassy in… Audio
Right to protest supported, but not vandalism, says Minister
The Minister of Culture and Heritage Paul Goldsmith says vandalism is never the right thing to do as part of protest action.
Twelve people from the group, Te Waka Hourua, were arrested at Te Papa… Audio
Tamaki for Palestine claims responsibility for dumping paint on US Consulate entrance
Red paint has again been dumped on the entrance to the US Consulate in central Auckland.
Red paint thrown over US consulate entrance
Red paint has been thrown over the entrance to the US consulate in Auckland, by a group protesting the war in Gaza.
Tamaki for Palestine threw the paint, and previously doused the buildings of… Audio
Dublin riot sees clashes with police after five hurt in stabbings
Vehicles have been set on fire and shops looted in Dublin after a knife attack that left a number of people, including three children, injured.
Unapproved anti co-governance signs to come down
Waka Kotahi is taking steps to remove an anti co-governance sign on a state highway, and councils are stepping in too.
Democracy activist Ahmed Zaoui arrested at gunpoint
The Algerian democracy activist and New Zealand citizen Ahmed Zaoui, has been arrested at gunpoint by Algerian security forces after making public comment about human rights violations.
Lawyer… Audio
Senior doctors call off next week's strike
A 12-hour strike by senior doctors and hospital dentists around the country next week has been called off.
More than 5000 members of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists employed by Te… Audio
Police on watch for more protests in Wellington
Police have been keeping watch overnight for any sign of protesters at Parliament after Thursday's anti-government march.
Around 2,000 people descended on the Capital in a demonstration organised by… Audio
Hundreds of protesters gather in central Wellington
Hundreds of protesters have caused disruption through Central Wellington today, as they march through the streets to Parliament. About 600 people gathered at Wellington's Civic Square for a protest… Audio
