Winston Peters
Winston Peters says teapot tapes would shock older voters
The New Zealand First party leader, Winston Peters says John Key may have made derogatory comments about elderly voters during his cup of tea with John Banks. Audio
PM's complaint to police labelled heavy-handed
The National Party leader's complaint to the police over the recording of his conversation with the Act candidate John Banks is being labelled heavy-handed and an obvious attempt to shut the matter… Audio
Polls suggest New Zealand First gathering support
Support for New Zealand First, which has spent the past three years out of Parliament, has climbed in four polls over the past week. Audio
NZ First says it would rather be in opposition
New Zealand First says it would rather be in Opposition in the next Parliament, than work with any of the other main parties. The Party leader Winston Peters has ruled out working with National… Audio
NZ First leader says role in opposition important
Winston Peters tells party faithful in Auckland that New Zealand First stands for a fair go for all and will hold the elected government of the day to account. Audio
Peters opts for list only - won't stand in electorate
The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters has made what he calls an agonising decision not to contest an electorate seat at the election. Audio
New Zealand First leader discusses superannuation
The New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has come out strongly against the Labour policy. Mr Peters has long supported a compulsory retirement scheme but says there is no need to raise the age of… Audio
NZ First will got to court over election debates if necessary
The New Zealand First Party is considering taking legal action if needed so it can take part in televised election debates this year. Audio
New Zealand First is making a bid for Labour Party voters
New Zealand First is making a bid for Labour Party voters, with centre-left policies aimed at the young. Audio
Brash's challenge attracts vitriolic response
Don Brash's attempted takeover of the Act Party leadership has attracted a vitriolic response from political rivals. Audio
Winston Peters says Government running scared
The New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is accusing the Government of running scared after the Prime Minister John Key said he would not go into coalition with any party led by the New Zealand… Audio
Focus on Politics for 10 December 2010
Winston Peters is vowing to make his brief return to Parliament this week, permanent. Audio
Winston Peters confident of Parliamentary return in 2011
The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, says he's confident his party will win more than five percent of the vote in the 2011 general election, and be able to return to Parliament. Audio
Winston Peters against choice of Tino Rangatiratanga flag
The choice of the Tino Rangatiratanga flag to fly as the emblem of Maori on Waitangi Day is being opposed by Maori leaders at Waitangi itself. Audio
Winston Peters wades into Harawira debate
Hone Harawira's electorate is resisting calls from the Maori Party leadership that he quit the party and go it alone as an independent MP. Audio
Peters defends "tsunami of migrants" comments
The New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is defending his use of the phrase a"tsunami of migrants", less than two weeks after the tragedy in Samoa. Audio
Peters on the comeback trail
Winston Peters is on the comeback trail - and says he will spend the next two years rebuilding New Zealand First for the next election. Audio
TVNZ minor leaders' debate
Who would work with who was the question at the forefront of Sunday night's TVNZ leaders' debate. Audio
Winston Peters says decision vindicates NZ First
The New Zealand First leader is claiming vindication after his party was cleared of any offence over 2007 donation returns. Audio