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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
Wellington residents face disruption ahead of two protests
Wellington City Council says it is not expecting trouble from tomorrow's political protests, but it has closed roads around Parliament as a precaution.
The closures, which are right next to… Audio
Roads near Parliament closed ahead of protests
Some roads around Parliament have been closed ahead of political protests planned for Thursday and later in the week.
Those streets closed include part of Lambton Quay, lower Molesworth Street, Kate… Audio
Roads near parliament closed ahead of protests
Some roads around Parliament have been closed ahead of political protests planned for tomorrow and later in the week.
Those streets include part of Lambton Quay, lower Molesworth Street, Kate… Audio
Parliament protest organisers told by police to keep it peaceful
Police are in touch with activists planning to lead marches on Parliament next week, and have "set clear expectations for peaceful and lawful activity".
What's changed in Iran in the year since the Mahsa Amini protests?
Iran's rulers have intensified a clampdown on dissent one year since the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini sparked widespread dissent.
Restore Passenger Rail protesters arrested after car dealership defaced
Three climate protesters have been arrested after the shop window of a car dealer in Wellington was vandalised.
Protests at council meetings becoming more 'polarised and heated' – police
North Canterbury police are seeing a change in the nature of protests since the Covid-19 lockdowns.
Lab workers strike across Wellington and South Island this week
Most medical labs from the Wellington region down to the bottom of the South Island will be impacted by lab worker strikes this week.
SCL scientists, technicians and phlebotomists say they've had… Audio
Police quiet on preparations for general election
Police are keeping tight-lipped about their preparations for the general election in October.
