Protesters are throwing bricks at police, as the protest at Parliament turns more ugly by the minute.
In the last few hours, fires have been lit on the lawn outside Parliament.
Protesters have made makeshift weapons - pitchforks and shields as they launch an angry attack on officers.
Early this morning, police threw the de-escalation plan out the window and moved in with force to clear protesters who've been demonstrating for three weeks.
In the last few minutes, police have said they've completely cleared Molesworth Street of all protester vehicles that had been blocking the street.
They've arrested 65 people and towed 50 vehicles. The protesters are all but gone from the Parliament grounds - but has spilled out onto the streets.
RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher is there.
