Winston Peters
Seymour's euthanasia bill faces vote in Parliament
The bill that would give the terminally ill the right to choose to die faces a make or break vote in Parliament later today. MPs will vote according to their consciences on whether to let David… Audio
Winston Peters endorses Boris Johnson for UK PM
Former British foreign secretary Boris Johnson has cemented his position as the favourite to be the next UK Prime Minister - and today our foreign minister says the top job is already his. Audio
Peters backs Boris Johnson for British PM
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has given a glowing endorsement to UK prime ministerial candidate Boris Johnson.
Delayed parent visa decision: 'It's not a stalemate'
Families waiting for a government decision on whether overseas parents can join them say they feel like collateral damage as they wait for coalition parties to come to an agreement on immigration.
Beetle threatens up to half of Solomons coconuts
The threat of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle has intensified in Solomon Islands with the potential to destroy up to half of the country's crops. Audio
NZ deputy PM toutes success of Melanesian visit
New Zealand's deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has just completed his second Pacific visit of the year, touting the success of his "Pacific Reset" policy. Audio
Budget breach not illegal, but Peters won't apologise
The State Services Commission is considering what action to take about allegations the Treasury Secretary misled the Finance Minister. National released sensitive Budget details earlier this week and… Audio
National: Budget a big win for Winston Peters, not wellbeing
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says some of the Budget details leaked to the opposition are right, but others are wrong, and Treasury is now investigating how National got hold of the documents. Audio
Chaos at Parliament, staffer removed after rape claim
The Speaker Trevor Mallard is in the spotlight over his handling of sexual assault allegations at Parliament.
Mr Mallard's comments on RNZ on Wednesday, suggesting a rapist could be walking the… Audio
'Bad decisions' behind Fonterra selling Tip Top - Peters
Fans of hokey pokey and french vanilla ice cream are warning the new owners of Tip Top not to mess with the products. The global ice cream company Froneri is buying the company from Fonterra for $380… Audio
Govt called on to do more to combat 'killer robots'
Campaigners against "Killer Robots" have called out the government for having a weak and timid stance on autonomous weapons. They briefed MPs today and called for the Minister for Disarmament -… Audio
Capital gains tax ruled out as long as Ardern’s in charge
New Zealand First has torpedoed the proposed capital gains tax, which Labour campaigned on for the last three elections. Audio
Winston Peters stands by criticism of ICRC
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has doubled down on his criticism of the International Committee of the Red Cross over its decision to publicise the kidnapping of Louisa Akavi. Audio
Peters criticises Red Cross for naming nurse kidnapped in Syria
The Foreign Affairs Minister has accused the International Red Cross of putting the life of New Zealand nurse Lousia Avaki at increased risk by going public with her kidnapping. The aid agency went… Audio
NZ-China Council downsized after Peters meeting - report
Senior members of the New Zealand China Council have reportedly been told there's no room for Dame Jenny Shipley to be reappointed when it undergoes a restructure next month. The downsizing of the… Audio
Ban on foreign donations to NZ political parties considered
Parliament's Justice Select Committee is expected to consider banning foreign donations to political parties. The SIS has warned the Justice Select Committee that other countries have wanted to make… Audio
PM not spoken to Peters about his previous comments about Muslims
The Prime Minister says she has not spoken to the deputy Prime Minister about his previous comments about Muslims. Audio
Winston Peters does not resile from 'end of tolerance' speech
A bill setting out the details of the Government's gun ban was tabled in Parliament yesterday on Monday. Parts, magazines and ammunition which can make a gun illegal will also be banned, and there… Audio
Turkish president screens mosque shooting after Peters visit
Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again played video of the Christchurch shootings at a political rally, just hours after Winston Peters said he understood the footage would no longer be… Audio
