Peter Dunne
Dunne's departure forces re-evaluation in Ohariu
Peter Dunne's shock exit this week has forced both National and Labour to completely re-evaluate their strategies in the contest for the Ohariu electorate. Audio
Bookmarks with Peter Dunne
Peter Dunne held the Ōhāriu seat for 33 years before ending his parliamentary career in 2017. He talks to Jesse Mulligan about what inspires him, what makes him laugh and the lessons he’s learnt so… Audio
'I'm leaving it to the experts' - Ardern on tax plans
As he announced his departure, Peter Dunne took aim at Labour, saying politics was about "the hard grind, substantive policy, achievement and hard work," rather than "smiles and waves". Labour leader… Audio
Peter Dunne's departure: Political analysis
RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson discusses the implications of the latest political leadership departure. United Future's Peter Dunne has quit. So what does that mean for the results in… Audio
Dunne quits to avoid 'awful concession speech'
United Future leader Peter Dunne has suddenly announced he's quitting Parliament, just a month out from election day. He speaks with Susie Ferguson about the departure. Audio
National loses key ally with Dunne's shock departure
The National Party has lost a key ally, with the departure of the United Future leader, Peter Dunne from Parliament. United Future has been a solid partner of National's for the last three terms… Audio
Dunne's departure: National's allies disappearing
National Party leader Bill English says the departure of Peter Dunne doesn't change National's focus, after the United Future leader and National's coalition partner announced he'll resign from… Audio
'There is a more graceful way to depart' - Dunne
Long-term Ōhāriu MP Peter Dunne has said that after 33 years in Parliament, he did not want to risk losing on election night. Video
Ōhāriu on Dunne: 'He's been a big stalwart'
Peter Dunne's popularity might have been falling in the polls, but Ōhāriu residents say they are saddened and surprised to see him bow out.
'It's been on my mind for a while' - Dunne announces departure
Ohariu MP Peter Dunne has today announced he will leave Parliament at the election, having represented the electorate since 1984 Video, Audio
Peter Dunne to quit Parliament, citing lack of support
The leader of United Future has been an MP for 33 years but says he's been sensing a clear message that voters are looking for change. Video, Audio
Dunne, pigs at cosmetic counters and Jacinda Ardern's launch
Three political party leaders gone in three weeks. Peter Dunne has resigned, he says "there is now a mood amongst Ohariu voters for a change of MP, which is unlikely to alter." Audio
Dunne: A great survivor finally runs out of support
Analysis - After a 33-year political career, the end for Peter Dunne has been slowly coming for some time, writes Brent Edwards.
Peter Dunne stands down
It's over for the United Future Party in parliament. Peter Dunne, its sole MP and leader has announced he will not contest the election, after polling showed his Labour rival Greg O'Connor well ahead… Audio
'I asked' about revoking fraudster's citizenship - Dunne
Convicted money launderer William Yan will not have his citizenship revoked. Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne joins us to discuss the decision. Audio
How did Australia's deputy PM get NZ citizenship? Peter Dunne explains
Anyone who was a New Zealand citizen at the time the 1948 New Zealand Citizenship Act was passed, automatically passed citizenship to their children, Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne says. The… Audio
Ohariu voters signal they want a change from United Future lead
National wants people in Peter Dunne's electorate to vote for him, but that message doesn't appear to be getting through. Dunne is refusing to talk about a poll which puts Labour ahead of him. Video, Audio
Peter Dunne trailing in long-held Ohariu seat
United Future leader Peter Dunne admits he's got some work to do to retain the Ohariu electorate. Labour candidate Greg O'Connor told Guyon Espiner the latest poll reflects what he's hearing in the… Audio
Dunne trailing in Ōhāriu electorate race - poll
A poll in the crucial Ōhāriu electorate has the incumbent MP, United Future leader Peter Dunne, well behind.
Damning report on Auditor-General kept from public
The $27,000 report at the centre of the Auditor-General's resignation is now complete - but the Officers of Parliament committee won't release it, saying the matter's now closed because Martin… Audio
