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Peters renews key criticisms of NZ-India FTA as deal passes first reading

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Legislation to implement the NZ-India Free Trade Agreement has passed its first reading in Parliament, with Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay describing it...

Peters says gene technology overhaul unlikely before election

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NZ First leader Winston Peters said a major overhaul of genetic modification laws would not pass before the election and was likely to become...

Peters welcomes progress towards Iran peace deal

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand welcomes the announcement of the acceptance of the United States – Iran Memorandum of Understanding aimed at...

Peters launches broadside against India trade deal and ‘woke’ policies

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New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has intensified his party’s election campaign, attacking the Government’s newly signed free trade agreement with India while positioning...

Peters defends KiwiRail appointee amid attendance and conflict of interest questions

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Rail Minister Winston Peters has defended former KiwiRail director Scott O'Donnell after figures revealed he received $44,630 during a board tenure lasting less than...

US clears $2.7b Seahawk helicopter deal for NZ

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The United States has approved the proposed sale of five advanced MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and associated equipment to New Zealand in a deal valued...

Peters backs rail-led freight expansion and pushes case for Marsden Point link

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Rail Minister Winston Peters has used a speech to regional leaders in Whangārei to champion rail as the backbone of New Zealand’s freight network,...

Peters raises concerns with China over MP travel bans

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters has directed officials to raise concerns with China after four New Zealand MPs were barred from entering the country for...

Three firms selected for Marsden Point rail link design competition

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The Government has moved a step closer to advancing the proposed Marsden Point Rail Link, with KiwiRail identifying three infrastructure companies to compete in...

NZ bans three Israeli settlers

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New Zealand has imposed travel bans on three Israeli settlers accused of involvement in violence and the expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied...

Peters discusses Pacific fuel crisis and Moana Pasifika future during Samoa visit

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Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has held talks with Polynesian leaders in Samoa, focusing on the impact of the Middle East conflict on Pacific...

Peters hints at positive outcome for Moana Pasifika amid liquidation uncertainty

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NZ First leader Winston Peters has suggested there may still be hope for Moana Pasifika despite the franchise’s holding company entering liquidation, hinting to...

Peters targets Labour, immigration and globalism in wide-ranging Whangārei speech

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Winston Peters has used a major speech in Whangārei to unveil a series of economic and political proposals, including a Special Economic Zone at...

Eat your tyranny, it’s good for you!

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(The Science says so?!) Sincerely held beliefs are wonderful things. Matters of faith then are not often subjected to the scrutiny of how they hold...

Peters unveils KiwiSaver-from-birth scheme and BNZ buyback plan

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NZ First leader Winston Peters has announced a pair of major economic policies, including compulsory KiwiSaver enrolment at birth with a $1000 Crown contribution...

Claims legacy media misrepresented India FTA visa provisions

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Sovereign has accused several New Zealand media outlets and commentators of misrepresenting immigration provisions contained within the recently signed New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement,...

‘Disgraceful sellout of our country’: Labour backs India FTA

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Labour has confirmed it will support the India free trade agreement, giving the government enough votes in Parliament to pass the deal despite strong...

Peters rules out any deal with ‘woke self-confessed communists’ Labour

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New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has reaffirmed his party’s refusal to work with the Labour Party, stating the position was set well before...

Peters criticises Luxon leadership vote as destabilising and poorly handled

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Winston Peters says he should have been informed in advance of Christopher Luxon’s leadership confidence vote, arguing the move breached the spirit of the...

NZ First targets supermarket duopoly

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Winston Peters has unveiled a New Zealand First election policy aimed at breaking up the country’s dominant supermarket duopoly, promising lower food prices and...

Picton port upgrade plan opens for public feedback

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Public consultation has begun on a proposal to help fund major upgrades at Picton’s port, with the Marlborough District Council launching a process tied...

Peters blasts BusinessNZ for backing India trade deal

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NZ First leader Winston Peters has criticised BusinessNZ after it publicly backed the proposed New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement, accusing the organisation of endorsing...

Judge in Winston Peters incident avoids removal

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A judicial conduct panel has found the actions of Judge Ema Aitken at Auckland’s Northern Club in 2024 do not justify her removal. The panel...

Peters meets Rubio in Washington

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Winston Peters has held high-level talks in Washington DC with Marco Rubio, covering a wide range of strategic issues including bilateral relations, global conflict,...

Coalition bloc strengthens in latest poll

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The latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll shows National slightly up 1.4 points to 29.8 percent, while Labour is down 1.0 point to 33.4 percent, with...

Peters to meet Rubio in US this week

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Washington D.C. this week. “The current global context is the most challenging New Zealand has faced in the...

Peters targets energy giants and Labour in ‘State of the Nation’ speech

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New Zealand First leader Winston Peters used his 'State of the Nation' address to outline a sweeping energy policy, criticise political opponents, and warn...

Peters rejects claims linking Hipkins’ ex-wife to NZ First

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Winston Peters has moved to distance Chris Hipkins’ former wife Jade Paul from New Zealand First, saying reports suggesting she currently works for the...

NZ rejects WHO Health Regulation amendments – Peters

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Winston Peters says New Zealand has formally notified World Health Organization (WHO) that it has rejected the proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations. In...

Government prepares to evacuate citizens from Middle East

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The Government continues to explore all options for assisting New Zealanders stranded by conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence...

NZ government statement on Iran

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Joint statement of PM Christopher Luxon and Hon. Winston Peters. New Zealand has consistently condemned Iran’s nuclear programme, its destabilising activities in the region and...

Peters announces $8m aid package for Ukraine

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New Zealand will provide an additional $8 million in support to Ukraine while expanding sanctions aimed at weakening Russia’s war effort, Foreign Affairs Minister...

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...

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