Winston Peters
New National front bench tests its mettle
The House takes a look back at a week's worth of Question Time when the new opposition front bench got to try out its first jabs at the government. Audio
New National front bench tests its mettle
The House takes a look back at a week's worth of Question Time when the new opposition front bench got to try out its first jabs at the government.
Audio'Our job is to promote every trade deal' - Winston Peters
Winston Peters says New Zealand's pursuit of a free trade deal with Russia has been complicated by the Salisbury nerve agent attack that's being blamed on Moscow. The Foreign Minister says there's… Audio
NZ to be more of a 'true partner' to Pacific, says Peters
New Zealand's Foreign Minister says that compared to the previous administration, the new government is going to put its money where its mouth is in terms of aid to the Pacific Winston Peters says the… Audio
Peters unclear on pursuing Russia-NZ free trade agreement
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has hit back at the National Party after it called him an apologist for Russia. National's trade spokesperson Todd McClay has been critical of Mr Peters' enthusiastic… Audio
Peters expects Canberra to 'pick up game' in Pacific - expert
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in Samoa and has refused to elaborate on his comments to Australia's Lowy Institute, suggesting some countries' aid programmes in the Pacific are "not for the best"… Audio
Ardern, Peters questioned on China's Pacific influence
The Prime Minister has faced questions during her visit to Samoa about China's growing influence in the South Pacific. Her government is visiting Foreign Minister Winston Peters has said the "reset"… Audio
Ardern pledges $10m to Samoa development
Questions are being asked about New Zealand's relationship with China as the Government continues what it calls its Pacific reset. Jacinda Ardern is currently in Samoa where she has said New Zealand… Audio
NZ to increase aid to the Pacific - Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is promising to boost aid to the Pacific as part of what he calls the government's Pacific reset.
Peters' legal action against National MPs 'will go ahead' - lawyer
Winston Peters is pressing ahead with legal action against four former National Party ministers after it was revealed before last year's elections he'd been paid too much superannuation. That's… Audio
Peters re-elected as NZ First leader
The New Zealand First Party has today re-elected Winston Peters as its leader.
Peters: Trans-Tasman talks were 'fruitful'
Now is not the time to be making decisions about the future of New Zealand's deployment of military personnel in Iraq, the Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
NZ Foreign Minister underlines importance of Pacific region
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has underlined the importance of maintaining a strong presence in the Pacific Islands region. Audio
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has been going to Waitangi to mark the treaty signing for the past six decades. Last year was the first time he decided against going to Te Tii marae following a… Audio
Back to business
The MPs return to the House for the first time in 2018 and pay tribute to former MP Jim Anderton who died in January. Audio
Back to business
The MPs return to the House for the first time in 2018 and pay tribute to former MP Jim Anderton who died in January.
AudioWinston Peters defends TPP flip
The New Zealand First leader and foreign minister is defending his party's switch to support the newly negotiated TPP. Audio
'This is not TPP, this is CPTPP' - Winston Peters
Foreign Minister and NZ First leader Winston Peters has come out in support of the revised Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), now called the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific… Audio
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces pregnancy
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's pregnancy announcement has largely been met with positive messages of support around the world over the weekend. Ms Ardern will take six weeks off after the baby is… Audio
Political reporter comments on Ardern announcement
Winston Peters is to be Acting Prime Minister: Can the government be successfully led for six weeks by a MP who isn't part of the Labour caucus? Audio