Winston Peters
Winston Peters discusses 'New Zealand values'
Fresh from the New Zealand First Party conference at the weekend, party leader Winston Peters discussses what New Zealand values are, and why he thinks all new migrants and refugees arriving should… Audio
NZ First wants migrants, refugees to sign up to 'Kiwi values'
NZ First is one step closer to campaigning on a law that will force immigrants and refugees to sign up to a set of core Kiwi values. The remit, which passed with some opposition, was hotly debated by… Audio
Harness racing 'old man's sport' - Winston Peters
The deputy Prime Minister has labelled harness racing an 'old man's sport', which he says needs younger people and women to make it great again. Audio
Waka-jumping bill passes into law with Greens' vote
The controversial waka-jumping bill has crossed its final hurdle to become law. The legislation is designed to stop MPs from ditching their party - to New Zealand First, it's a trophy; to the Greens… Audio
NZ First Party celebrates 25 years
This weekend Winston Peters and the NZ First party will celebrate 25 years of existence at its annual convention and the venue is suitably fitting. NZ First is descending on Tauranga on Saturday… Audio
Funding demand threatens Pacific Super Rugby bid
Enormous funding demands could trip up a proposed Pacific-based Super Rugby team before it gets off the ground. Audio
Winston Peters dismisses MBIE advice on cost of oil, gas ban
Government officials are warning the move to halt new offshore oil exploration permits could cost the country billions. Energy Minister Megan Woods introduced legislation to Parliament bringing the… Audio
Increased refugee quota 'a win for everybody' – Winston Peters
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says the government will get the refugee centre “up to scratch”, roll out its housing programme and bring net immigration down before hundreds more refugees… Video, Audio
Māori-Crown Relations agency finally established
After 11 months in the job, the Māori-Crown Relations Minister Kelvin Davis finally has an agency. The Office for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti will sit within the Justice Ministry, but its chief… Audio
PM Jacinda Ardern: No cracks in coalition
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has dismissed suggestions of public humiliation by Winston Peters and is adamant there are no cracks in the coalition government. Audio
Peter Dunne on coalition government's 'horror month'
Former United Future leader and minister Peter Dunne says the coalition government has had a "horror month" and Winston Peters is "at least in the co-pilot's seat if not on the driver's lap". Video, Audio
Coalition govt working as it should - Winston Peters
The National Party is calling the government's attempt to present a united front, a sham. Over the past weeks, there have been open disagreements between New Zealand First and Labour on a range of key… Audio
Winston Peters can't remember if he signed NZ First fine contract
As reported earlier, deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says he had a lapse of memory and has taken back his claim all NZ First party members had signed a contract that would require them to pay a… Audio
NZ First contracts breached Parliament rules - Nick Smith
Winston Peters says he had a lapse of memory and has taken back his claim all NZ First party members had signed a contract that would require them to pay a $300,000 fine if they are expelled or resign… Audio
New employment law may hit stumbling block with NZ First
Another stoush may be brewing between Labour and New Zealand First over changes to employment law. But government ministers from both parties are playing down any potential disagreement. Audio
Refugee coverage criticised at Pacific Islands forum
Journalists who attended the Pacific Islands Forum in Nauru have been criticised for focusing on refugees. Audio
Jacinda Ardern returns from one-day Nauru visit
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrives back in New Zealand on Thursday after a whirlwind one-day trip to Nauru for the Pacific Islands Forum. While much of the focus has been on the refugees living on… Audio
NZ journalist detained in Nauru, Ardern to ask questions
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, will be asking for more detail about the detention of a New Zealand journalist when she touches down in Nauru shortly. TVNZ's Pacific Correspondent, Barbara… Audio
Law change could stop refugees moving to Australia - Peters
One of the reasons Australia has refused to allow New Zealand to home the refugees on Nauru is because they could use it as a back-door to Australia, but Foreign Minister Winston Peters says a law… Audio
Barbara Dreaver released after being detained by authorities
The Pacific Islands Forum being held on Nauru took a dramatic turn today with the detention, and then release, of New Zealand journalist Barbara Dreaver. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters spoke to… Video, Audio