Former US police officer Derek Chauvin is being held in solitary confinement for 23 hours a day while he waits to be sentenced amid fears for his safety.

Chauvin on Wednesday (NZ time) was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for the murder of George Floyd in March 2020.

Shortly after protests seeking justice for George Floyd, an African-American who was murdered during a police arrest, began in the United States, people in New Zealand protested to show solidarity with Americans and to demonstrate against perceived issues with police brutality and structural discrimination in New Zealand. Vigils and protests of thousands of participants have taken part nationwide.

Shortly after protests seeking justice for George Floyd, an African-American who was murdered during a police arrest, began in the United States, people in New Zealand protested to show solidarity with Americans and to demonstrate against perceived issues with police brutality and structural discrimination in New Zealand. Vigils and protests of thousands of participants have taken part nationwide.

A jury has found former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter in the deadly arrest of George Floyd.

Thousands of New Zealanders took to the streets on Queen’s Birthday to express solidarity with the US response to the killing of George Floyd. Here’s what went down.

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The judge at Derek Chauvin’s US murder trial on Wednesday (local time) turned down a defence request to acquit the former officer in George Floyd's death, rejecting claims that prosecutors failed to prove Chauvin's actions killed the black man.

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of the second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter of George Floyd this morning, New Zealand time.

Attending the Black Lives Matter solidarity march in Auckland was personal for me. This recognition and love New Zealand shared for African Americans was a prime example of what humanity needs.

African Kiwi’s say the Black Lives Matter Movement is uniting New Zealanders.

“Since the movement and protests have been embraced here, there’s been a lot more unity, hunger for education and communication.” Says 28-year-old Ethiopian singer-songwriter Pharaoh-Swami.