Winston Peters
'Eyes wide open' on Chinese influence in NZ - Winston Peters
An American thinktank - Stanford University's Hoover Institution - has criticised New Zealand for not doing enough to counter Chinese influence in its internal affairs. A report from the institute… Audio
Peters defends Immigration Minister's drug smuggler decision
The Immigration Minister is under fire for a decision for not deporting a Czech drug smuggler to stay but the deputy prime minister says it's the officials, not the minister, who have some serious… Audio
NZ First accepts Jami-Lee Ross offer of proxy vote
In yet another twist in the Jami-Lee Ross saga, New Zealand First has agreed to cast the MP's vote while he is away from Parliament. NZ First leader Winston Peters fronted to reporters at Parliament… Audio
NZ First accepts Jami-Lee Ross’ proxy vote
New Zealand First has accepted Jami-Lee Ross' proxy vote while he's away from Parliament. Party leader Winston Peters talks to Lisa Owen about why the party accepted the former National MP's offer. Video, Audio
NZ Foreign Minister defends assistance to PNG for APEC
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has defended his government's 10 million US dollar-assistance to Papua New Guinea to help the Melanesian country host APEC, saying it's important that PNG… Audio
Peters lays out aims of Pacific Reset
The future of New Zealand's relationship with the Pacific has been the focus of a meeting in Wellington. Audio
PNG govt focuses on APEC while grassroots struggle
New Zealand's government has defended giving Papua New Guinea 15 million dollars to help it get ready to host the APEC leaders summit. Audio
PM reflects on a coalition government one year on
Jacinda Ardern says demoting ministers Clare Curran and Meka Whaitiri has been one of her biggest challenges in her first year in Government. The Prime Minister and Deputy Leader Winston Peters sat… Video, Audio
Politics v Parliament: Jami-Lee Ross' effect on the House
Former National Party member Jami-Lee Ross' departure from the party made headlines this week but the news had little effect on Parliament's day to day business. Video, Audio
Politics v Parliament: Jami-Lee Ross' effect on the House
Former National Party member Jami-Lee Ross' departure from the party made headlines this week but the news had little effect on Parliament's day to day business.
Video, AudioNational candidate's statement on Jami-Lee Ross
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says National's opened itself up to the accusation influence in politics can be bought. In a phone recording Jami-Lee Ross released this week of a conversation… Audio
Jami-Lee Ross saga a 'new low' - Winston Peters
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says the Jami-Lee Ross saga represents a new low in New Zealand politics. And he says it raises serious questions about whether people can buy their way into New… Audio
Taupatupatu whānui - Parliament's weekly cage fight
After Wednesday's question time in the House MPs get a chance to tackle any topic they like in the General Debate. Phil Smith takes a look at what they spoke about this week. Audio
Taupatupatu whānui - Parliament's weekly cage fight
After Wednesday's question time in the House MPs get a chance to tackle any topic they like in the General Debate. Phil Smith takes a look at what they spoke about this week.
AudioAid advocates dismiss 'leeches' comment
New Zealand's foreign minister says the importance of the Pacific to New Zealand's security and well-being should not be underestimated following Heather du Plessis-Allan's "leeches" comment. Audio
Peters' attacks 'an attempt to distract' - Simon Bridges
The National Party and its leader, Simon Bridges, was in Winston Peters' firing line on the weekend at New Zealand First's annual conference in Tauranga. Mr Peters told the roughly 300 guests that… Audio
Winston Peters discusses 'New Zealand values'
Fresh from the New Zealand First Party conference at the weekend, party leader Winston Peters discussses what New Zealand values are, and why he thinks all new migrants and refugees arriving should… Audio
NZ First wants migrants, refugees to sign up to 'Kiwi values'
NZ First is one step closer to campaigning on a law that will force immigrants and refugees to sign up to a set of core Kiwi values. The remit, which passed with some opposition, was hotly debated by… Audio
Harness racing 'old man's sport' - Winston Peters
The deputy Prime Minister has labelled harness racing an 'old man's sport', which he says needs younger people and women to make it great again. Audio
Waka-jumping bill passes into law with Greens' vote
The controversial waka-jumping bill has crossed its final hurdle to become law. The legislation is designed to stop MPs from ditching their party - to New Zealand First, it's a trophy; to the Greens… Audio