Teachers on strike in major centres around the country today say the government is only throwing money at the issue and isn't addressing the problems they are faced with on a daily basis.
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Multiple arrests at Palmerston North weapons expo
Ten people have been arrested following the protest that took place at the weapons expo in Palmerston North yesterday.
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Peaceful protest ends in arrests
Protesters disrupted the Defence, Industry and National Security Forum in Palmerston North today, leading to nine arrests.
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Documentary series on Ihumātao land protest wins top award
Qiane Matata-Sipu has won an award at the NZ Geographic Photographer of the Year Awards for her six-image social documentary series about the land protest in Ihumātao.
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Māori nurses take a stand for equality
Nurses working for Māori and Iwi Providers took to the streets of Ngāruawāhia this morning in protest to expose the inequalities within the health sector.
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Truck company to continue fuel protests
Up to 100 vehicles joined on the Northern Motorway this morning to protest against the rising price of fuel and they say they'll hold another protest until their voices are heard.
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Nationwide silent hīkoi protests held against 1080
Thousands marched the streets in cities and towns across the country, in a united peaceful protest against the use of 1080. Hīkoi of a Poisoned Nation organiser Alan Gurden says they are calling for a moratorium on all 1080 activity immediately.
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500-strong protest march for animal rights
500 protestors took to Auckland City's Queen Street to march for animal rights and an end to animal cruelty. Organisers say New Zealanders have to change their mindset to respect the life of animals like their own.
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Auckland brought to a halt as teachers rally on Queen St
About 29,000 teachers and principals are on strike today, closing most primary and intermediate schools across the country. Thousands of protesters rallied in Auckland City against unfair work conditions and unreasonable pay.
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International students protest NZQA qualifications block
Dozens of international students are about to start picketing outside the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment offices in Auckland today.
