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Peters questions media silence over Green MP’s social media posts

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has slammed legacy mainstream media for their silence on allegations against Green MP Benjamin Doyle, who allegedly made inappropriate...

Peters declares “War on Woke”

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters delivered a fiery State of the Nation speech in Christchurch, branding his party as a "true nationalist party"...

Government rejects TAB’s $150 million bid for online casino licence

The TAB attempted to secure an online casino licence by offering the New Zealand government a $150 million deal, but Internal Affairs Minister Brooke...

Judge challenges judicial inquiry over NZ First event incident

Judge Ema Aitken is contesting a judicial review at the High Court in Wellington after the Judicial Conduct Commissioner recommended an inquiry into her...

NZ First introduces Bill to remove ‘woke’ DEI regulations from the Public Service

New Zealand First has introduced a Member’s Bill aimed at ensuring that employment decisions in the public service are based on merit rather than...

Peters to discuss China-NZ relations in high-level talks this week

Foreign Minister Winston Peters arrives in Beijing on Tuesday for a series of high-level meetings, including a key discussion with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang...

NZ First pushes for public say on water fluoridation with new Bill

New Zealand First has introduced a Member’s Bill that would return the power of fluoridation decisions to local communities, shifting authority away from central...

NZ First introduces Bill to curb ‘woke’ banking practices

New Zealand First has introduced a Member’s Bill seeking to prevent banks from denying services to businesses based on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)...

Cook Islands pushes back against NZ’s oversight on China deal

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has criticised New Zealand for demanding too much oversight on a forthcoming deal with China, set to be...

Peters denies media report on IDF service requirement for Israeli visitors

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has dismissed a recent report by Israeli newspaper Haaretz, which claimed that Israelis must now detail their military service in...

NZ aid to Kiribati to be reviewed after cancelled meeting

Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced a review of aid to Kiribati following the abrupt cancellation of meetings by Kiribati's President and Foreign Minister. The review...

Judge faces investigation over alleged disruption at NZ First event

The Judicial Conduct Commissioner has called for an investigation into District Court Judge Ema Aitken's behaviour at a private New Zealand First event in...

Judge and TV star partner apologise after confrontation at NZ First event

A district court judge and her reality TV star partner have issued apologies following a heated confrontation at a New Zealand First Christmas function...

Government announces end of greyhound racing in NZ

Racing Minister Winston Peters has unveiled the Government’s plan to phase out greyhound racing in New Zealand over the next 20 months, citing animal...

Court of Appeal condemns Serious Fraud Office for unlawful practices in landmark ruling

In a scathing judgment the Court of Appeal has condemned the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) for its "unnecessary, unreasonable and oppressive" methods, marking a...

Ministry of Health tightens rules on puberty blockers

The Ministry of Health has released an evidence brief and position statement signalling a more cautious approach to the use of puberty blockers for...

MOH apologises for failing to tell Casey Costello of conflict of interest involving Ayesha Verrall’s sister-in-law

The Ministry of Health has issued an apology to Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello for not informing her of a conflict of interest...

NZ National Statement to the UN General Assembly – ‘The Spirit of San Francisco’, full text

Mr. President Nearly four score years ago, nations exhausted from a cataclysmic World War came together in San Francisco to create the United Nations Charter....

Phase 2 of COVID commission announced, new commissioners appointed

"New Zealand First has successfully campaigned for an independent inquiry into the country’s COVID-19 response, with phase 2 of the Royal Commission of Inquiry...

Luxon and Peters to head to Tonga next week

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Tonga next week to meet with Pacific leaders on priority regional issues,...

‘What is a Woman?’ petition tabled in parliament

The petition was signed by more than 23,500 people was formally tabled in the New Zealand Parliament Tuesday. The petition was received two weeks ago...

NZDF’s Red Sea deployment extended

New Zealand has extended its contribution to the US-led coalition working to uphold maritime security in the Red Sea, Defence Minister Judith Collins and...

KiwiRail denies Aratere cover-up accusations

KiwiRail has responded to claims by Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters that it concealed the true cause of the Aratere ferry's grounding on 21...

Peters alleges KiwiRail cover-up over Aratere ferry grounding

Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has accused KiwiRail of a cover-up regarding the grounding of the Aratere ferry last month. Peters claims the incident occurred...

New COVID-19 inquiry to start in November – NZ First

Leader Winston Peters says NZ First opposes the current format and chairperson of the Covid-19 inquiry, citing potential bias. This marks the first use of...

‘Successful New Caledonia repatriation winds up, need for dialogue remains’ – government

Over 300 people have been successfully flown out of New Caledonia in a joint Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and New Zealand...

Local Government leaders send warning to Luxon, Peters and Reti over WHO Pandemic Treaty

As New Zealand prepares to participate in the Seventy-Seventh World Health Assembly (WHA77) starting on May 27, 2024, significant concerns have been voiced by...

Fourth flight evacuates New Zealanders from conflict in New Caledonia

A fourth evacuation flight has taken off from Nouméa, New Caledonia, carrying 57 New Zealanders back to Auckland amidst ongoing civil unrest. The Defense Force...

Middle East and Africa NZDF deployments extended

The Government has approved two-year extensions for four New Zealand Defence Force deployments to the Middle East and Africa, Defence Minister Judith Collins and...

$24 million boost for ‘Gumboot Friday’

Thousands more young New Zealanders will have better access to mental health services as the Government delivers on its commitment to fund the Gumboot...

Stranded Kiwis in New Caledonia feel abandoned amid violent riots

New Zealanders trapped in New Caledonia’s capital, Nouméa, amidst major riots and civil unrest, express a sense of abandonment by the government, citing a...

NZ backs UN vote to give Palestine full membership

The UN General Assembly expressed strong support for Palestine's bid to become a full member of the United Nations, passing a resolution that recognises...

Former Australian politician says he’s suing Winston for defamation

Former Australian senator Bob Carr has informed Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters of his intention to start legal proceedings against him, according to...

Right Hon Winston Peters- “abortions should be rare!”

The Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Winston Peters believes that “abortion should be legal and rare, that human life begins at conception and was...

Winston’s Anzac Commemorative Address – Dawn Service, Gallipoli, Türkiye

Full text of Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters' dawn service address at Gallipoli today. Mai ia tawhiti pamamao, te moana nui a Kiwa, kua tae...

Peters & Blinken release joint declaration on NZ-US relations

Joint Declaration by United States Secretary of State the Honorable Antony J. Blinken and New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs the Right Honourable Winston...

Aukus or not, New Zealand’s foreign policy is being remade

This could be a watershed week for New Zealand’s international relations. Winston Peters, the foreign minister, is heading to Washington DC for a full week...

‘Utter catastrophe’: Winston’s speech to the UN General Assembly

Full text of Foreign Minister Winston Peters' speech to the United Nations General Assembly. Mr President, The situation in Gaza is an utter catastrophe. New Zealand condemns...

Why NZ First shouldn’t get any apologies for the SFO’s failed prosecution

New Zealand’s biggest-ever political donations scandal is finally at an end. But what is the conclusion? No one can really be sure. The Court of Appeal...

Chinese hackers accused of cyber incident targeting Parliament

Officials have revealed that sensitive data from the country's Parliament was compromised during a cyber espionage operation attributed to China. The Government Communications Security Bureau...

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