Winston Peters
Peters wants more talanoa on merits of Paris Agreement
New Zealand foreign minister Winston Peters says he wants to discuss the Paris Climate Accord with Pacific leaders as some might not be aware of how its structured. Audio
A race to change laws sees a sprint to the courts
A spate of legal cases have put the Government up against industries and unions who say fast-tracked laws have been undemocratic. Audio
NZ's United Nations History
As Winston Peters heads to the UN, Context looks back at how NZ has shaped the world stage — from Peter Fraser at its founding to peacekeepers in Korea and Timor, and a fiery clash with Israel. Video, Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 8 September 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand First held its annual meeting over the weekend, and with election year ahead, hints of campaign rivalry are beginning to creep into the coalition; The Black Ferns now… Audio
NZ First leader on party's annual conference
New Zealand First held its annual conference over the weekend with compulsory KiwiSaver and a migrant values contract put on the table. Leader Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 September 2025
In today's episode, after a seven year ban on foreign buyers put in by the Labour/New Zealand First coalition of 2017, the government is opening up the property market to a small group of wealthy… Audio
Wealthy foreigners to be able to buy property in NZ
Wealthy foreigners who invest here will now be able to buy high end property. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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