Winston Peters

The general election will be held in six months and one potential kingmaker, Winston Peters, is rejecting an early challenge from the Prime Minister. John Key says he wants the New Zealand First… Audio

The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, says the Government must make sure there are no legal loopholes that could lead to the identification of suppliers speaking out against Countdown as part… Audio

Australia joins New Zealand and eases stance on Fiji despite fears the election will not be free and fair. Audio

Australia joins New Zealand and eases stance on Fiji despite fears the election will not be free and fair. Audio

Former foreign minister of New Zealand, Winston Peters, says there is not enough evidence of free and fair elections in Fiji to justify New Zealand's sanctions being eased. Audio

The country's biggest iwi, Ngapuhi, has been urged to put aside its differences and reach a treaty settlement with the crown. Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, has made a surprise U-turn saying he will not rule out New Zealand First as a potential ally after this year's election. Audio

Here's a Christmas message from another familiar voice, Winston Peters. Audio

The New Zealand First leader says his party has deliberately kept a relatively low profile this year, as it seeks to consolidate its base in preparation for election year. Audio

Parliament's Privileges Committee has criticised the way private information was handed over to the inquiry investigating how a controversial report into the country's spy agency was leaked. The New… Audio

New Zealand tumbles in international test of 15-year-olds; Hekia Parata reacts to OECD education report; Opposition parties say Banks' political career is all but dead; Political editor on the impact… Audio

Jim Quinn, Chief Executive of KiwiRail; and NZ First leader Winston Peters. Audio

The independent MP Brendan Horan is rejecting reports that he has settled the family dispute that led to him being kicked out of New Zealand First. Audio

The Prime Minister says he's not taking the New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, seriously over his demand for a new, government-owned Kiwisaver provider. Audio

A year out from the general election, the New Zealand First leader Winston Peters had laid down a challenge to Labour and National. Audio

The Whanau Ora Minister Tariana Turia rejects Peters' suggestion of Whanau Ora funding misuse. Audio

The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, says taxpayers will suffer if the partial float of Meridian Energy goes ahead. Audio

The Fiji military denies having worked with a New Zealand based spy agency to raid the Auckland home of a former Fiji government minister. Audio

Dozens of sub-contractors working on the Government's ultra-fast broadband roll-out have downed tools because they haven't been paid since July. Audio

Winston Peters says the police wanted to see his private phone records as part of the investigation into the tea tape. Audio