Winston Peters
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 March 2025
On today's episode, leader of New Zealand First Winston Peters is ramping up his efforts against what he calls "woke left-wing social engineering and diversity targets in the public sector", the… Audio
Winston Peters ramping up efforts against 'woke' public sector
Leader of New Zealand First Winston Peters is ramping up his efforts against what he calls "woke left-wing social engineering and diversity targets in the public sector". Peters spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Phil Goff fired as High Commissioner over Trump comments
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has accused the Government of being "super-sensitive to the Trump administration", following Phil Goff's sacking. RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Winston Peters sacks Phil Goff over Trump comments
Winston Peters has sacked Phil Goff from his post as High Commissioner to the UK, after comments he made about US President Donald Trump at a Chatham House event in London. University of Waikato… Audio
Peters raises concerns about live-fire drills at Beijing meeting
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has raised concerns about China's recent military maneuvers in his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Ji in Beijing. Mr Peters addressed Chinese leaders about… Audio
Labour leader on Winston Peters trip to China
Foreign Minister Winston Peters meets his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 February 2025
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands, Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on social media… Audio
Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' relationship with Cook Islands
Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands. Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ First attacks Green MP for use of 'Aotearoa'
The Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has taken aim at Ricardo Menendez March in parliament again - this time because the Green MP referred to the country as "Aotearoa." Menéndez March's migrant… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 February 2025
On today's episode, Waitangi National Trust chairperson Pita Tipene spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss, Winston Peters spoke with Corin regarding concerns about the Island nation's transparency as an agreement… Audio
Cook Islands-NZ relationship under strain
A significant strain is being placed on the New Zealand - Cook Islands relationship, over concerns about the Island nation's transparency as an agreement with China draws near. Cook Islands Prime… Audio
Midweek - foreign 'fake news,' entertainers (mis)remembered
The 'fake news' from Israel that strained our relationship with the US - and a long-suppressed offender's name finally comes out. Also: Tributes to the Jonah Lomu and Marianne Faithfull which missed… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January
On today's episode, veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says… Audio
Winston Peters on hotline to report Israelis holidaying in NZ who may have served in military
The Human Rights Commission has received at least 100 complaints about the digital flyer, that asks the public to help "track" soldiers down and "let them know they're not welcome here". Foreign… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 January 2025
On today's episode, economists are critical of the government's plans for economic growth by focusing on tourism, Kiribati could lose out on more than $100 million in aid after leaving Deputy Prime… Audio
NZ may cut funding to Kiribati
Kiribati could lose out on more than $100 million in aid after leaving Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters high and dry. Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Winston Peters and Chlöe Swarbrick give Christmas wishes
We hear from New Zealand First leader - and deputy prime minister - Winston Peters, along with Green party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 December 2024
On today's episode, the death toll from Vanuatu's 7.3 earthquake is expected to rise because concrete buildings have collapsed with people inside in the capital Port Vila, and the Treasury's half-year… Audio