Winston Peters
International partners out of Forum Leaders Summit
It's now confirmed! No external partners have been invited to the Pacific Leaders meeting in Solomon Islands. Audio
Total spend on scrapped ferries climbs to $670 million
The government has forked out over $144 milliion dollars in a final payment for breaking the contract with the Korean shipbuilders that were signed-up to make the Cook Strait ferry replacements. That… Audio
'Outsiders' are to blame for PIF tensions - NZ foreign minister
New Zealand's foreign minister Winston Peters is blaming nations that are not part of the Pacific Islands Forum for causing disagreements between members. Audio
An FBI director on Kiwi soil
FBI Director Kash Patel's visit to New Zealand has been described as important, useful, and mutually beneficial - but it's also business as usual. Audio
NZ calls on Cook Islands govt to test the views of locals
New Zealand has called on Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown to test the views of the Cook Islands people and hold a referendum on independence from New Zealand following his latest defence of… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22nd July 2025
In today's episode, Cabinet has approved the business case for a third medical school, but the total budget has reduced from $380 million to $230 million, with the university expected to stump up the… Audio
Foreign Minister on NZ condemning war in Gaza
New Zealand is among 25 countries and the European Union that have released a joint statement urging that the war in Gaza must end now. Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, the Foreign Minister Winston Peters is again calling for a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict, saying diplomacy must come first, not last, the longest ad ever made in… Audio
Foreign Minister Winston Peters on NZ's response to Middle East conflict
The Foreign Minister Winston Peters is again calling for a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict, saying diplomacy must come first, not last. Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
New Zealand yet to take stance on US Iran conflict
There is confusion over the ceasfire between Israel and Iran announced by US President Donald Trump on his Truth Social account today. Iran's foreign minister saying that no ceasefire had been agreed… Audio
Foreign Minister Winston Peters on US strikes on Iran
The United States says it has devastated Iran's nuclear programme, after its military bombed three nuclear sites on Sunday. The American military action comes only days after the US President Donald… Audio
China could be beneficiary of Peters' move on Cooks - Powles
The decision by New Zealand's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters, to suspend payment of aid to the Cook Islands, could backfire on the government. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 June 2025
In today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks about plans to evacuate New Zealanders from Israel and Iran. Donald Trump is leaving open the possibility he'll step into the fighting… Audio
NZ weighs evacuations from the Middle East
The government says it's exploring its options for evacuating New Zealanders from Israel and Iran but it could be weeks before air space re-opens. Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 June 2025
In today's episode, Iran's ambassador to New Zealand says negotiations and diplomacy will not resume until Israel stops attacking the country, the Foreign Minister is urging New Zealanders in Iran and… Audio
Minister urges New Zealanders in Iran and Israel to leave
The Foreign Minister is urging New Zealanders in Iran and Israel to get out of what he calls the "arc of danger" - as the conflict in the Middle East escalates. Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6 June 2025
In today's episode, Te Pati Maori co-leaders and one of its MPs are beginning their suspension from Parliament after unprecedented punishments against them were confirmed, we cross the Tasman for the… Audio
Winston Peters on Te Pāti Māori MPs suspensions
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders and one of its MPs are beginning their suspension from Parliament after unprecedented punishments against them were confirmed. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters spoke to… Audio