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New Zealand police clash with Covid protesters at parliament

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Police and anti-vaccine protesters have clashed on the grounds of New Zealand's parliament, 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 officers moving to clear a makeshift settlement on the lawns of parliament.

Officers used pepper spray on a number of protesters who dragged two of their colleagues into the crowd, but only minor injuries were reported.

Police moved in early yesterday after taking a hands-off approach to the first two days of protests, warning the crowd to leave or face arrest.

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