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NZ and Indonesia push for $6 billion trade target

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New Zealand and Indonesia have pledged to deepen economic and strategic ties following talks between Foreign Minister Winston Peters and his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono...

Peters calls for scrutiny of teen Covid vaccine rollout following RCR investigation

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NZ First leader Winston Peters says questions must be answered over the decision to give second Covid-19 vaccine doses to teenagers despite concerns raised...

Mainstream media attempt hit job on activist group Remigration NZ

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NZ First leader Winston Peters has accused The Press of attempting a "pathetic lowball hit job" after journalist Charlie Mitchell sent the party questions about a...

New Drury and Paerātā stations open as Auckland rail network expands

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Two new railway stations at Drury and Paerātā have officially opened ahead of passenger services beginning tomorrow, with weekday peak trains set to operate...

China protests Peters’ remarks

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China has formally complained to New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade after Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters told Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan...

NZ First unveils $1 billion offshore energy plan

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Daily Telegraph NZ -

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

Daily Telegraph NZ -

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

Daily Telegraph NZ -

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...

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