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NZ First unveils $1 billion offshore energy plan

New Zealand First has launched its election campaign by unveiling a $1 billion plan to survey the country's offshore basins for oil and gas,...

Peters to visit Philippines for ASEAN talks

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters will travel to the Philippines next week for a series of bilateral and regional meetings aimed at strengthening New...

KiwiRail confirmed to operate new Cook Strait ferries

KiwiRail has been confirmed as the operator of New Zealand's two new Cook Strait rail ferries, which will be named Kupe and Cook when they...

NZ hosts Pacific leaders

Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet Pacific counterparts from Niue, Fiji and Samoa in Auckland today. “In these uncertain geostrategic times in our region, it...

Modi visit comes as India trade deal remains controversial and Peters travels overseas

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Auckland tomorrow for a two-day visit, the first by an Indian leader in 40 years. Prime Minister Christopher...

Michael Laws returns to politics as NZ First’s Waitaki candidate

Broadcaster and former MP Michael Laws has confirmed he will contest the Waitaki electorate on behalf of NZ First. Party leader Winston Peters said Laws...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

(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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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