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ACT and NZ First voice serious reservations over Gene Tech Bill
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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...
An Open Letter to all New Zealand First Members of Parliament – The Gene Tech Bill, Part 4
If people let the government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a...
Peters defends comments on Benjamin Doyle social media posts
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says he has raised legitimate concerns over Green MP Benjamin Doyle’s now-deleted private social media posts, questioning the appropriateness...
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...
