Protesters
Mediawatch for 6 March 2022
Soft-focus protest portrayals jar with violent end to occupation; shock and awe-ful takes on Ukraine's catastrophe; broadcasters 'flying blind' on public media plan. Audio
Vaccine mandates to be lifted after worst of Omicron - PM
Vaccine mandates will be lifted once New Zealand is past the worst of the omicron outbreak.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the commitment this afternoon but wouldn't put a date on when exactly it… Audio
Parliament protestors not moving, police not using force
Protesters have escaped any imminent police crackdown as they flout the law outside Parliament, blocking roads and setting up more and more tents.
Community leaders have added their cries to the… Video, Audio
Protesters disturbing Wellingtonians' lives, councillor says
As yet another day passes with police seemingly unable to deliver on threats to tow the protestors' vehicles and free up the streets around Parliament, frustration is growing.
And images of the party… Video, Audio
Picton protesters plan to stay as Parliament demonstration ongoing
Protesters in Picton are digging in and refusing to leave - passing the deadline they had agreed on to leave.
Some protesters who couldn't make it to Wellington set up camp just across the Cook… Video, Audio
Calls grow for dialogue as protestors dig in at Parliament
Businesses near Parliament say they are only just holding on, with customers scared off by the massive group of protesters occupying the grounds.
Some bars and cafes near the precinct have already… Video, Audio
Inside the Controversial North Beach Zoo
Not much is known of the suburban zoo that was once situated in Christchurch's North Beach. But those who visited recall eyeing up a mysterious crocodile in a small glass enclosure. In this episode of… Audio
'Chaos on the streets in Hong Kong'
Police have met tens of thousands of protesters in Hong Kong with tear gas, pepper spray and batons as they fear an escalation in violence, over moves by China to extradite people more easily from the… Video, Audio
New plan for Akld Harbour Bridge cycleway, walkway revealed
New Zealand Transport Agency has released plans for a shared five-metre wide cycleway and walkway to be attached to the side of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, triggering a planned protest to be called… Video, Audio
Student protesters evacuated by police
Climate change protester Anna Christensen, 14, speaks from an Labour MP's Duncan Webb's office in Christchurch central, where she has taken refuge with her mum and others. "We're a bit nervous, but we… Audio
Protesters against theme parks
Peaceful protesters stormed Gold Coast theme parks over the weekend, forcing families to leave shows. The group Justice for Captives got in the water at Sea World, demanding the dolphin show be… Audio
Protesters descend on Tegel's HQ to oppose mega chicken farm
Kaipara locals, iwi and animal rights activists gathered outside Tegel's Auckland headquarters today protesting its plans to build the country's largest chicken farm in Northland. Video, Audio
Nine arrested as protesters block Defence Forum in Wellington
About 300 protesters blocked all the entrances to Westpac stadium this morning in a bid to stop delegates from attending what they say is a weapons trade fair. Audio
Tech experts among protesters outside Peter Thiel's home
Protesters have gathered outside controversial NZ citizen Peter Thiel's US home to voice their disapproval of his role in facilitating Trump's plans for mass deportations of illegal immigrants. Audio
Australian gold miners attract protests
Anti-mining groups are staging a protest north of Whangarei this weekend as an Australian mining company begins prospecting for gold. Audio
Protests continue at Coromandel gold drilling sites
To the Coromandel now where Anti-gold mining protesters have disrupted exploratory drilling at Karangahake once again at the weekend. Audio