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Midday News update 22 February 2022
Midday News update for Tuesday 22 February 2022 Audio
Boy Walking's rainbow leg warmers replaced after brief disappearance
If you've been to Potters Park in Tāmaki Makaurau chances are you've encountered a nearly six metre sculpture of a boy walking with purpose.
Now there is another striking feature on the statue, a… Audio
Christchurch mosque attacks: Coroner to hear from families
Grieving families hope the scope of a coronial inquiry into the Christchurch mosque attacks is broad enough to answer lingering questions about the final moments of the 51 Muslims killed.
Almost… Audio
Covid-19: Protesters accused of dumping raw sewage in drains
Protesters at Parliament are accused of dumping raw sewage into stormwater drains, which then ends up in the harbour.
The Wellington Regional Council is investigating and the people are being told… Audio
Covid-19: Police careful not to radicalise protesters
Police say it's clear genuine protesters are not in control of everyone at the occupation of parliament.
Simon Oosterman organises protests and advises groups about the tactics the police might use.
…Covid-19: Parliament protesters adress media from barricade
Protesters have addressed media from Parliament's front lawn.
An RNZ reporter heard them shouting at the balcony calling for media to "stop lying".
Susie Ferguson got an update. Audio
Covid-19: Protest at Parliament enters 15th day
Protesters are no longer in control of the behaviour in and around Parliament, according to the Assistant Police Commissioner Richard Chambers.
He made that statement after those occupying the… Audio
Covid-19: Police, protesters scuffle over barrier location
Officers were working to reduce the perimeter of the protest around parliament when they were confronted by hundreds of protestors trying to obstruct them.
At least three officers required medical… Audio
Police confirm man attempted to drive into officers
Police released a statement on Tuesday morning's scuffle with protesters near Parliament, which includes confirmation a man attempted to drive a car into a group of police officers and has since been… Audio
Covid-19: Protest update after scuffle
Convoy protesters briefly scuffled with police on Tuesday morning. Susie Ferguson got an update. Audio
Covid-19: Protester vs protester at occupation at Parliament
Protesters are no longer in control of the behaviour in and around Parliament, according to the Assistant Police Commissioner Richard Chambers.
He made that statement after those occupying the… Audio
Police withdraw from Hill St rush with riot shields
Police with riot shields have been confronted by hundreds of protestors on Hill Street next to parliament grounds.
Susie Ferguson and Corin Dann got an update from the ground. Audio
Covid-19: Police make move on protesters
Police have made a move on protesters this morning.
Charlotte Cook was on the ground.
She spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio
Covid-19: Children's Commissioner occupation's impact on kids
Children heading to schools near the occupation around Parliament's grounds are doing so under the gaze of the police this morning.
The force has again stepped up the visibility of its patrols, to… Audio
Hundreds of police arrive to Parliament protest boundary
Hundreds of police, some with armed with shields, have stationed themselves on Aitken Street and Hill Street near Parliament this morning.
Susie Ferguson got an update. Audio
Covid-19: Jim Bolger says politicians should meet protesters
Police say they are committed to returning the streets of Wellington to Wellingtonians, as a former Prime Minister says politicians should meet with the protesters.
In a statement released last night… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 22 February 2022
Today on RNZ National... The Prime Minister signals rules around vaccine mandates and passes could begin to be lifted as soon as April Tensions between police and protestors boiled over at Parliament… Audio
Lower speed limit enforced on Napier-Taupō road
A former racing driver is miffed that the speed limit on State Highway five, between Napier and Taupo has dropped from 100 to 80 kilometres-per-hour.
Some locals and regional leaders are against the… Audio
Self-isolation support gets funding boost from Government
The Government is providing additional support for people isolating with Covid-19.
Minister for Social Development and Employment Carmel Sepuloni announced today an extra 197 'Community Connectors'… Audio
Midday News update for 18 February 2022
Midday News update for Friday 18 February 2022 Audio