Article 5VZQ3 New Zealand police clash with anti-vaccine protesters at parliament, over 120 arrested

New Zealand police clash with anti-vaccine protesters at parliament, over 120 arrested

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Eva Corlett in Wellington and Tess McClure in Auck
from World news | The Guardian on (#5VZQ3)

Police say it could take days to break up a Covid-linked protest inspired by siege of Ottowa' on parliament grounds in Wellington

New Zealand police began evacuating anti-vaccine protesters from parliament grounds on the third day of their demonstration, with more than 120 arrested after clashes.

Police brought in around 150 extra officers from around the country on Thursday to try to clear the protesters from parliament grounds, where they had pitched tents and parked cars, blocking traffic.

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