New Zealand-Cook Islands deal reignites diplomatic spat as Winston Peters responds to China’s comments
A declaration has been formally signed in Rarotonga by Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Cook Islands Prime…
Greyhound racing to end in August as bill passes
The agency would be headed by members of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on greyhound racing, Heather Simpson (chairwoman),…
Winston Peters is no social conservative, nor is NZ First – Jonathan Ayling
During a period of defining moral and political change, Peters and NZ First were not outsiders holding the…
Is Winston Peters on the verge of a Cook Islands breakthrough? – Azaria Howell
The importance of two-way discussions between New Zealand and the Cook Islands has been well-documented by Ministry of…
Media Insider: Broadcasting Standards Authority v Sean Plunket and The Platform – BSA claims formal jurisdiction over Māori tikanga ‘mumbo jumbo’ comment
Peters told Plunket today that the BSA move was one of “breathtaking audacity”. “They say there’s a huge…
Adam Pearse: Winston Peters’ newest candidate makes a stuttering start but could solve NZ First’s dilemma
It appears Ngaro may have been the victim of a last-minute scheduling change, which meant he was the…
Winston Peters’ State of the Nation: Former National minister Alfred Ngaro to stand for NZ First
Unfortunately for Ngaro, he didn’t introduce himself at the start of his speech and had to say his…
Hatchet buried over China deal? Not yet, say Cook Islands and New Zealand
“The two delegations discussed the fundamental challenges facing the New Zealand-Cook Islands relationship over the past 18 months…
Winston Peters denies Chris Hipkins’ ex-wife Jade Paul works for New Zealand First
It was understood Paul worked as a ministerial adviser for Cabinet Minister Casey Costello. Earlier on Wednesday, Hipkins…
Winston Peters demands Covid-19 vaccine injury inquiry after Royal Commission report
During this period, vaccine mandates and limitations for those who did not hold a vaccine pass were in…
Winston Peters shows clarity on Iran strikes as NZ focuses on what it can control – Editorial
“We are facing new circumstances … and we have to look at them with new eyes.” It was…
NZ First leader Winston Peters has say after deputy Shane Jones makes ‘New Delhi’, ‘Uber driver’ Indian migrants remarks
“We can’t unwind that, but no, there will not be unfettered immigration from India. There will only be…