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NZ First third in latest state media poll

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New Zealand First has climbed into third place in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, rising 1.1 points to 9.8 percent—its strongest result in the...

New Zealand and Kiribati formalise partnership with new cooperation commitments

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New Zealand and Kiribati have formally strengthened their bilateral relationship with the signing of a new Statement of Partnership in Tarawa, marking an expansion...

Chief Judge may be called in Aitken inquiry

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A judicial conduct panel will next month examine allegations that District Court Judge Ema Aitken disrupted a New Zealand First event at Auckland’s Northern...

Peters tells RBNZ governor to stay out of US politics

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters has criticised Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman for involving herself in United States domestic politics after she signed a letter...

Venezuela crisis: Peters urges ‘compliance with international law’

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New Zealand is closely monitoring developments in Venezuela and expects all parties to act in accordance with international law, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. In...

The story of a political phenomenon

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If there’s one New Zealand politician who can still stop a room, dominate a headline, and split opinion right down the middle, it’s Winston...

NZ First rejects India free trade deal, citing risks to farmers and jobs

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Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand First will oppose the newly announced India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, describing it as a “bad deal” that...

NZ and Japan sign new defence and security agreements

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New Zealand and Japan have signed two new agreements aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and information sharing between the two countries. Foreign Minister Winston Peters...

Government holds majority in latest poll

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The latest 1News Verian poll suggests the governing coalition would still comfortably command a majority in Parliament. National has risen to 36% after three consecutive...

Pike River families slam ‘waste of time’ meeting with van Velden

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Pike River advocates Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse say their meeting with Workplace Safety Minister Brooke van Velden on the disaster’s 15th anniversary left...

Peters to visit Viet Nam, Thailand and China for ‘high-level talks’

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Foreign Affairs and Rail Minister Winston Peters will travel to Viet Nam, Thailand and China next week as part of the Government’s push to...

Fonterra farmers approve $4.2b sale of Mainland and Anchor

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Fonterra’s farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly—more than 88 percent—in favour of selling iconic consumer brands Mainland and Anchor to French dairy giant Lactalis for...

Peters targets Russian oil trade in latest sanctions round

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia’s oil trade while meeting with the Nordic 5 Foreign Ministers in...

Peters: NZ and Nordic nations to deepen ties amid global geopolitical shifts

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Full text of Winston Peters' speech to the Swedish Institute of International Affairs, Stockholm. State Secretary Hartelius, former Minister Tobias Billstrom, Ambassadors, members of Parliament,...

Peters blasts BSA over move to regulate podcasts and online media

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NZ First leader Winston Peters has accused the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) of “Soviet-era Stasi” censorship after the agency asserted jurisdiction over online broadcasters...

ACT and NZ First voice serious reservations over Gene Tech Bill

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ACT and New Zealand First have both expressed major concerns about the government’s Gene Technology Bill, even though they supported the amendments recommended by...

Peters demands answers over Fonterra’s plan to sell iconic brands to French dairy giant

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Foreign Minister and New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has launched a blistering attack on Fonterra’s proposal to sell its iconic consumer brands —...

One NZ drops actor after she shared Winston Peters’ address online

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One NZ has dropped actor and activist Acacia O’Connor from its advertising campaign after she publicly shared Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ home address ahead...

Man charged over smashed window at Winston Peters’ home

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A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged with burglary after a window was smashed at Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ St Mary’s Bay home...

Peters slams ‘disgusting coward’ after window smashed at home

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NZ First leader Winston Peters has lashed out at a “disgusting coward” who smashed a window at his Auckland home on Sunday evening, leaving...

Gaza flotilla protesters gather outside Winston’s home

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Around 30 protesters gathered outside Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ Auckland home on Thursday evening. Demonstrators were protesting the detention of New Zealanders involved with the...

NZ Retains “When, Not If” stance on Palestinian statehood recognition

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New Zealand has decided against recognising Palestinian statehood at this stage, maintaining its long-standing “when, not if” position. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters told the...

NZ First AGM – Peters reveals pro-NZ policies and compulsory Kiwisaver

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NZ First leader and Foreign Minister Winston Peters used his party’s annual meeting in Palmerston North to announce a plan to make KiwiSaver compulsory,...

NZ First introduces Bill to protect against ‘Digital ID’ overreach

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New Zealand First has today introduced a Member’s Bill that would ensure physical identification remains a valid and equal alternative to fully digital identification. The...

Wealthy foreign investors can buy or build $5m luxury homes

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The coalition government has confirmed a new exemption to New Zealand’s foreign buyers ban, allowing wealthy “golden visa” investors to purchase or build a...

Government pumps $2.7b into new defence aircraft

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The Government has unveiled its first major investment decisions under the Defence Capability Plan (DCP), committing $2.7 billion to replace aging aircraft with new...

“Carnival’s Over”: Mallard replaced as Ambassador to Ireland

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced the end of Trevor Mallard’s posting as Ambassador to Ireland, quipping “you know that famous song from the...

KiwiRail reaches $144m settlement over cancelled iReX ferry project

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KiwiRail has agreed to a $144 million final settlement with South Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard over the cancellation of the Project iReX ferries, the...

NZ considering recognition of state of Palestine

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Full text of Beehive press release: The Government will carefully weigh up its position over the next month on recognition of a state of Palestine,...

Open Letter To the Hon. Winston Peters, Party Leader and NZ Foreign Minister, and NZ First MPs

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Dear Winston Peters and NZ First MPs I understand the Health Select Committee is due to report on the Gene Technology Bill in the next...

Peters urges de-escalation in Israel-Iran conflict

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters confirmed that New Zealand was aware of discussions about a potential Israeli strike on Iran before it occurred, but was...

Tamaki slams Peters over foreign policy priorities

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters has come under fire after signing a Halal Cooperation Arrangement with Indonesia, marking his fourth visit to the nation this...

Government sanctions two Israeli ministers over Gaza comments

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New Zealand has imposed travel bans on Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, accusing them of undermining peace and...

Political and diplomatic figures press Luxon to re-balance China policy amid closer US defence ties

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A group of former NZ political leaders, including Helen Clark, Sir Geoffrey Palmer, Don Brash, and Sir David Carter, have publicly urged PM Christopher...

Te Pāti Māori haka debate rages

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Parliament has resumed debate over whether Te Pāti Māori co-leaders should face the harshest disciplinary measures in New Zealand’s parliamentary history following their protest...

Tonkin + Taylor looks to punish employee for lawful expression – Free Speech Union

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Tonkin + Taylor is investigating one of their employees after he heckled Winston Peters on his way to work yesterday morning, to determine if...

Peters ejected from House as Te Pāti Māori sanctions debate delayed until June

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New Zealand First leader Winston Peters was ejected from Parliament today after making an alleged "racially charged" remark during Question Time, just moments before...

WHO ‘Pandemic Treaty’ to be subject to full ‘national interest test’ – NZ First

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New Zealand First has confirmed that any decision on whether the country will sign and ratify the World Health Organization’s proposed Pandemic Treaty will...

NZ First to seek legal definition of “woman”

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New Zealand First has introduced a bill to define "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female," aiming to protect sex-based rights and...

Government extends military support for Ukraine until 2026, total aid reaches $152m

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New Zealand will continue its military assistance to Ukraine through December 2026, with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reaffirming "unwavering" support for Ukraine against Russia's. Up...
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