Winston Peters
Focus on Politics for Friday 13 December 2024
In Focus on Politics, RNZ's political editor Jo Moir sits down with new Minister for Rail Winston Peters to discuss the future of the Interislander ferries and what next year will bring for the New… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 December 2024
On today's episode, the government has announced its plan to replace the Interisland ferries, but there are still many questions to be answered, an Otago University legal expert has described the… Audio
Winston Peters on replacing Interislander ferries
The government has announced its plan to replace the Interisland ferries, but there are still many questions to be answered. Minister for Rail Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 December 2024
On today's episode, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is sceptical any option to replace the inter-island ferries will end up costing less than his government's iRex project, Parliament has rushed through… Audio
Govt announces greyhound racing ban
Parliament has rushed through legislation designed to prevent any greyhound owners from killing their dogs, after Tuesday's announcement that racing will be banned. Racing Minister Winston Peters… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 14 October 2024
On today's episode, New Zealand First wants to create a 100-billion-dollar New Zealand Future Fund - to build multi-decade infrastructure. The leader of the West Papua rebels, who took New Zealander… Audio
NZ First proposes $100b fund for long-term Infrastructure
New Zealand First wants to create a 100-billion-dollar New Zealand Future Fund - to build multi-decade infrastructure. Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ First proposes $100b infrastructure fund initiative
New Zealand First wants to set up a 100-billion dollar infrastructure fund. Winston Peters announced the move yesterday, in a speech bringing a triumphant end to the party's annual convention, but not… Audio
Focus on Politics for Friday 11 October 2024
In Focus on Politics, RNZ's political editor Jo Moir sat down with Winston Peters to discuss the role of the United Nations and look ahead to his party's AGM in Hamilton this weekend. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 23 September
On today's episode, New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens who was held hostage by the West Papua National Liberation Army for 19 months has been released, the government is promising to crack down on the… Audio
Foreign Minister Winston Peters on release of NZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens who was held hostage by the West Papua National Liberation Army for 19 months has been released. Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ votes for UN resolution demanding Israel leave Gaza
New Zealand has voted for a United Nations resolution, calling Israel to end "its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory". Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Firearms Minister wants power to propose what guns to ban
Cabinet has agreed - but not yet finalised - a law change that would give the Firearms Minister the power to propose which high powered semi-automatic firearms or magazines are banned. Political… Audio
'We are going to do right for Samoa' - Winston Peters on citizenship bill
Aotearoa's Samoan community and NZ First discuss citizenship bill, honour late Māori king and RSE workers killed in Auckland car crash.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 30 August
On today's episode, Kiinga Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhereo VII, The Maori King has died. Kiingitanga Spokesman Rahui Papa says the death of Kiingi Tuheitia is a moment of great sadness for followers… Audio
Winston Peters on death of Kiingi Tuheitia
The acting Prime Minister Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the death of Kiingi Tuheitia. Audio
Palau's President says China is weaponising tourism
Palau's President says China is weaponising tourism in a bid to get the nation to sever bilateral ties with Taiwan. Audio
NZ boosts early childhood funding in Micronesia
In a first of it's kind visit New Zealand's deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters visited the Federated States of Micronesia also called FSM. Audio
Marshalls call for independent review of Fukushima release
The Marshalls call for an independent assessment Fukushima treated nuclear wastewater release. Audio
Online misinformation, real world damage
A rancorous debate over an Olympic boxer and violent riots in the UK both trace back to rampant misinformation online - and one social media platform in particular.