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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.
Imran Khan released, but still faces corruption charges
"They treated me like a terrorist, this had to have a reaction," he said of the protests that followed his arrest.
Former Pakistan PM's arrest sparks fighting
Violent clashes have broken out in Pakistan between security forces and supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan.
Protestors turn out to womens rights gathering at Parliament
Several hundred people have turned out to Parliament for a Speak Up For Women gathering and counter-protest, which both got underway at 12.30pm.
The women's rights group supported a visit to New… Audio
Officers sent to quell Parliament protest with 'gardening gloves', borrowed gear
Police officers have described fearing for their lives when sent to evict protesters on the last day of the Parliament protest without appropriate gear.
Parliament protest: Nothing to apologise for - police commissioner
Andrew Coster says he would not have done anything differently, despite an IPCA report noting faults in the police response.
Police welcome IPCA report into handling of Parliament protest
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says he is immensely proud of the work of staff throughout the protest.
Prominent Chinese legal activists jailed
Two prominent Chinese activists have been jailed for subversion after more than three years in detention.
Record number taking part in France protests
A record breaking number of people are taking part in a tenth day of mass protests in France
An estimated half a million have taken the streets over pension reforms.
Things look to have escallated… Audio
