Wanderers-Phoenix ALW clash rescheduled Wellington Phoenix will get the chance to leapfrog Western Sydney on the ALW ladder when the two teams meet at Commbank Stadium. AAP · Feb 28, 2022
‘So many rabbit holes’: Even in trusting New Zealand, protests show fringe beliefs can flourish Researchers say country’s successful Covid pandemic response and high-trust society is no inoculation against misinformation The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2022
Phoenix ALW teen to return to NZ early Wellington Phoenix have backed midfielder Grace Wisnewski's decision to cut her A-League Women season short and return to New Zealand for mental health reasons. AAP · Feb 25, 2022
The Wellington protest is testing police independence and public tolerance – are there lessons from Canada’s crackdown? Today’s action to cordon off the occupation of parliament grounds and prevent it growing might go some way to restoring public confidence in the police, which has appeared to be eroding since the protests began a fortnight ago. The Conversation · Feb 21, 2022
New Zealand reports 2365 COVID-19 cases Two people with COVID-19 have died in Auckland, but further south in Wellington, anti-vaccine protesters have thrown human excrement on police officers. AAP · Feb 21, 2022
Reds beat Phoenix, eye maiden ALW finals Chelsie Dawber and Fiona Worts reached the top of the ALW golden boot race as Adelaide United beat Wellington 4-1 to close on a maiden finals berth. AAP · Feb 18, 2022
Barbarouses itching for Sydney ALM return After a long spell on the sidelines with injury, Sydney FC forward Kosta Barbarouses can't wait to get back on the park against his former ALM club Wellington. AAP · Feb 18, 2022
New Zealand COVID vaccine protesters defy police ultimatum to leave parliament An anti-vaccine mandate protest outside New Zealand's parliament swelled in numbers on Wednesday, with hundreds of people ignoring a warning from police that their vehicles would be towed away if they did not leave voluntarily. Reuters · Feb 16, 2022
Wellington slam FA over ALW back-up snub Gemma Lewis has called out Football Australia for their lack of communication as the Wellington Phoenix tried to sign a reserve goalkeeper. AAP · Feb 16, 2022
Wandering Phoenix head for latest ALM home Wellington Phoenix will add Sydney's Leichhardt Oval to their ever-growing list of ALM 'home' grounds for a clash with Brisbane Roar. AAP · Feb 15, 2022
Teenage duo join Nix ALM production line Teenagers Oskar van Hattum and Finn Surman have become the latest New Zealand talent to graduate to the professional ranks at A-League Men side Wellington. AAP · Feb 15, 2022
New Zealand's PM signals harsher stance on vaccine protest New Zealand’s prime minister says protesters who oppose coronavirus mandates are using “intimidation and harassment,” as the convoy of demonstrators continues to disrupt the capital of Wellington The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022
Coronavirus live: UK records 41,648 new cases and 35 Covid-linked deaths; French protest convoy reaches Brussels – as it happened UK cases down 30% on the previous week, with weekly deaths down 27.2%; 500 French vehicles arrive in Brussels to protest against Covid measures The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2022
‘Selfish, stupid’ COVID protesters get short shrift in Wellington Residents express increasing frustration with group of a few hundred occupying areas near parliament for a second week. Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2022
Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2022 New Zealand tried to oust protesters by blasting James Blunt and Celine Dion New Zealand protesters occupying parliament grounds in Wellington were bombarded by a cyclone and Barry Manilow songs over the weekend but vowed to stay until the government ends vaccine mandates.
ABC News · Feb 12, 2022 New Zealand turns to Barry Manilow songs and sprinklers to flush out protesters in Wellington As a demonstration against vaccination mandates and COVID-19 restrictions stretches into a fifth day, parliament speaker Trevor Mallard authorises the use of sprinklers and Barry Manilow music in an attempt to encourage people to head home.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 11, 2022 Johnson receives ‘partygate’ police questionnaire – as it happened This blog is now closed
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2022 New Zealand Police Clash with Covid Protesters at Parliament Police and anti-vaccine protesters clashed on the grounds of New Zealand's parliament Thursday, with more than 120 arrested after demonstrators who camped outside the legislature for three days were ordered to move on. Activists chanted the Maori haka and yelled "hold the line", as they scuffled with a phalanx of…
The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2022 Wellington unleashes parking wardens in operation to remove Covid protesters New Zealand capital’s wardens earn ‘very unusual’ public support after slapping fines on vehicles parked inconsiderately during protests
Reuters · Feb 10, 2022 New Zealand police move in to break up anti-COVID vaccine mandate protests New Zealand police on Thursday arrested 120 people as they attempted to forcefully remove hundreds of protesters camped outside parliament to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates and tough coronavirus restrictions.
ABC News · Feb 10, 2022 Clashes at New Zealand parliament as protests inspired by Canada's 'Freedom Convoy' continue for third day Hundreds of demonstrators are entering their third day camped outside parliament in Wellington, where they are vowing to stay until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2022 ‘Move on’: New Zealand police break up Wellington trucker protest Some 120 people arrested as officers move against protesters who converged on Wellington on Tuesday.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2022 New Zealand police clash with anti-vaccine protesters at parliament, over 120 arrested Police say it could take days to break up a Covid-linked protest inspired by ‘siege of Ottawa’ on parliament grounds in Wellington
Bangkok Post · Feb 9, 2022 New Zealand anti-vaxxer protesters vow to stay 'as long as it takes' WELLINGTON: New Zealand anti-vaccine mandate protesters faced off with police outside parliament Wednesday, as demonstrators camped inside the Wellington legislature's grounds vowed to stay "as long as it takes".
The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2022 Covid live: Italy and Spain to ease mask mandate; UK records 66,183 new cases – as it happened Italy and Spain relax rules on wearing masks in outdoor spaces; UK records 314 Covid-related deaths