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Christchurch mosque attacks: Coronial scope inquiry ending
The coronial scope hearing on the Christchurch mosque attacks ends today.
Islamic groups and emergency services spoke yesterday, with the main focus on the large, negative impact of digital… Audio
Covid-19: Protesters plan to cross Cook Strait by boat
Harbourmasters in Wellington and Marlborough are warning protesters planning to voyage across Cook Strait not to underestimate the risks involved in the journey.
A so-called second wave of protesters… Audio
Covid-19: Parliament protest enters 17th day
The was a late night standoff between Police and parliament protesters on Hill Street and near the bus terminus after concrete bollards were moved and cars broke through the perimeter and into the… Audio
Covid-19: Late night standoff between police and protesters
The was a late night standoff between Police and parliament protesters on Hill Street and on Lambton Quay at the intersection with Bowen Street as cars broke through the perimeter back into the… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 24 February 2022
Today on RNZ National Protestors and police clashed on the streets around Parliament late last night, as demonstrators began moving cars back into the cordoned area A heavy police presence will remain… Audio
Anti Vax Drs appeal to Med Council
Two of the first doctors to be suspended for Covid-19 misinformation in New Zealand are appealing the Medical Council's decision.
The court is hearing Wellington GP Dr Matthew Shelton's appeal on… Audio
Human Rights Commission begins talks with protesters
After two weeks of protestors being illegally camped on Parliament's lawn and blocking Wellington streets, the Human Rights Commission has begun conciliatory talks with anti-mandate protestors.
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Midday News update 23 February 2022
Midday News update for Wednesday 23rd February 2022 Audio
Christchurch mosque attacks: Trauma remains for many
Islamic groups and first responders are expected to make submissions to the coroner's scope hearing on the Christchurch mosque attacks today.
Family and survivors made their submissions yesterday… Audio
Covid-19: Jewish community worried by Nazi statements at parliament protest
A Jewish community leader is worried Nazi statements made by some protestors at Parliament will fuel anti-semitic sentiment.
Wellington Jewish Council chair David Zwartz says invoking the Nuremberg… Audio
Covid-19: Parliament protest week three update
Fewer protesters than had been seen in previous days were on the ground at Parliament for the occupation's 16th day
Corin Dann got an update from the ground. Audio
Covid-19: Winston Peters says Prime Minister should meet parliament protesters
Winston Peters says the Prime Minister has met with protesters before but refuses to engage with the convoy outside Parliament.
The New Zealand First leader visited the protest yesterday.
He told… Audio
Covid-19: Government needs to clarify when vaccine mandates will loosen - Luxon
The National Party leader says the government needs to front up on when vaccine mandates will be loosened.
Christopher Luxon has accused the Government of creating division, between the vaccinated… Audio
Covid-19: Police officers who worked at protest tested positive for virus - Commissioner
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says police staff working on the anti-vaccine mandate protest at Parliament for some days have contracted Covid-19.
He told Morning Report while police can’t link… Audio
Covid-19: Man claims he saw protester on protester violence
A man who witnessed an act of protester-on-protester violence outside Parliament says he will not go near the site again.
Violent incidents at the occupation have increased this week.
On Tuesday a… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 23 February 2022
Today on RNZ National Police will be out in force at Parliament again today, following a day of clashes between officers and protesters Some protesters' cars were towed last night - we'll cross live… Audio
Covid-19: Businesses near parliament ransacked by demonstrators
A sushi shop just outside Wellington's train station is sick of being damaged and ransacked by demonstrators.
The owners of Sushi Bi, which is just a short walk from Parliament's lawn, have turned up… Audio
Police Association on treatment of officers at protest
On Tuesday morning a man attempted to drive a car into a group of police officers, while at least three officers were taken to hospital after being sprayed with an unknown substance by protesters.
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Reporter describes tense scenes at Parliament
Three police officers were taken to hospital after they were sprayed with an unknown substance during clashes with protestors at Parliament on Tuesday morning.
It was a tense start to the day when… Audio