Winston Peters
Peters talks with Labour, National as special votes loom
The wait for the official election results is almost over. The final results of the election will be published at 2pm on Saturday. They'll include the 384,000 special votes not counted on election… Audio
Swipe left or right? Winston's political speed dating begins
The courting of Winston Peters has begun in earnest after a series of quickfire meetings at Parliament with the leaders of National and Labour. Video
Peters re-iterates call for manned-entry to Pike River
Winston Peters has confirmed to Pike River families that he will continue supporting them in their appeal for re-entry to the mine. Bernie Monk says the NZ First leader 'has been talking the truth to… Video, Audio
Winston Peters kicks off coalition talks, but says 'we just can't win'
Winston Peters held his first post-election meetings with the leaders of National and Labour at Parliament today. He says he will make a decision on October 12. Video, Audio
What does history tell us about NZ First coalitions?
The negotiations to decide whether it will be National or Labour who leads the country for the next three years will finally get underway today. Winston Peters has been giving little away - but does… Video, Audio
Peters to meet Pike families before coalition talks
Winston Peters will meet the families of some of the Pike River Mine victims before sitting down with National and Labour today to start coalition talks. Last year, Mr Peters said re-entering Pike… Audio
Leaders' final preparations before coalition talks begin
The first talks between National, New Zealand First and Labour will be held at Parliament tomorrow. RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Forestry owners welcome Peters' plan to save industry
New Zealand First leader WInston Peters wants a new Forest Service and potential local industry quotas made a priority in any coalition negotiations this week. The MMP 'kingmaker', who's planning to… Audio
Forestry an NZF priority for coalition talks
Winston Peters has revealed one of New Zealand First's priorities for coalition talks is the future of forestry, and timber supplies for local mills.
Forestry's future crucial in coaltion talks - Peters
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says the future of forestry, and timber supplies for local mills, is one of the issues important to him as he enters talks to form a new government. Mr Peters… Audio
Jacinda Ardern: Special votes may bring 'comfort'
More than one week after the general election, New Zealand is waiting for a government to be formed. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is waiting for the special votes, which are due on October… Audio
Peters speaks to National & Labour leaders for first time since election
Preliminary discussions between New Zealand First and Labour, and also with National, will begin this week, but Winston Peters reiterates no decisions will be made until next week. Video, Audio
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
New Zealand First's leader has spoken to his counterparts in the National and Labour parties.
Peters puts English on hold
New Zealand First is refusing to return National's calls offering preliminary coalition discussions prior to the special votes being counted. Audio
Party leaders picking on the media
When Winston Peters took centre stage this week, he also took a big swing at the media. Other party leaders also criticised the media coverage of the election, but some political players and the media… Video, Audio
Party leaders picking on the media
When Winston Peters took centre stage this week, he also took a big swing at the media. Other party leaders also criticised the media coverage of the election, but some political players and the media…
Video, AudioWho will Winston Peters go with? - Political analysis
It's been almost a week since the election; New Zealand is waiting for the special votes to be counted, and for Winston Peters to decide who he will go into coalition with.
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Wooing Winston: How to sweeten the deal
What coalition does Winston Peters want? Nobody knows. But there are some things Bill English or Jacinda Ardern could do to sweeten the deal. Zac Fleming investigates. Video, Audio
Winston Peters drops Maori seat referendum pledge
Backtracking on his pre-election pledge to hold a referendum on abolishing the Maori seats removes a potential obstacle to doing a deal with Labour. Video, Audio
Peters sticks to promised coalition deadline
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has had a last blast at the media before retreating behind closed doors until the final election result is announced. At a press conference yesterday he made it… Audio
