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The Guardian - AU · Feb 11, 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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · 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

The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 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".

Bangkok Post · Feb 9, 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

The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2022

New Zealand protesters block streets outside parliament

Hundreds of people protesting vaccine mandates and pandemic restrictions blocked streets outside New Zealand's parliament on Tuesday with trucks and campervans, inspired by similar demonstrations in Canada.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2022

Victory edge Nix to resume ALW finals hunt

Alana Murphy and Tiffany Eliadis scored debut A-League Women's goals in Melbourne Victory's 2-0 win over Wellington Phoenix on Friday night.

AAP · Feb 4, 2022

An Inspiring Open Morning at Wellington College

The best of Bangkok’s crop of new schools, Wellington College International School Bangkok held an extraordinary Open Morning on Saturday, 22nd January. Despite the very ‘British’ weather (it poured with rain relentlessly throughout), spirits were high and the school was most welcoming to the crowd of keen parents and children…

Bangkok Post · Feb 1, 2022

Jacob Rees-Mogg got £5k bracelet made from mane of Wellington's horse for Christmas

The posh Tory Commons leader denied being 'out of touch' despite paying people to change his children's nappies and owning a bracelet made from the hair of the charger Wellington rode at the Battle of Waterloo

Daily Mirror · Jan 29, 2022

Victory beat Phoenix, reach FFA Cup final

Melbourne Victory have beaten Wellington Phoenix 4-1 to book a spot in the FFA Cup final against Central Coast.

AAP · Jan 29, 2022