Winston Peters
Mental health system 'needs to change', Mike King tells NZ First
The party is being urged to order a stock-take of mental health services if it helps form the next government.
Slice of Heaven - Have You Come Far?
With record migration and a fast-growing population, Aotearoa/New Zealand is changing. How that will look depends upon the interplay between people here now and those who want to come. So who is… Audio
NZ First and Greens head into AGMs this weekend after scuffles
On current polling both the Green Party and New Zealand First would need to support Labour if it's to lead the next Government. This weekend both parties are holding their annual conferences and they… Audio
There will be consequences for Green Party, says NZ First leader
The New Zealand First leader says there will be consequences after the Green Party called his party racist, but he won't reveal what those consequences are. Audio
Green Party and New Zealand First accuse each other of racism
As the Greens launched their water policy in Nelson on Sunday, a war of words broke out with their potential coalition partners NZ First. Greens' co-leader Metiria Turei labelled NZ First's… Audio
Poll of Polls: Winston Peters remains kingmaker
The May budget did a bit for National - but not enough to keep it safely clear of needing Winston Peters for a fourth term in government.
Gareth Morgan calls for rethink of NZ's drinking age
Should the drinking age be raised to 20? MPs voted against it in 2012, but now Opportunities Party leader Gareth Morgan is calling for a rethink. Bridget Burke did a ring around of the various party… Audio
'Farm boy' Shane Jones promises help for Whangarei
Shane Jones has announced he will stand for NZ First in the Whangarei seat. He was quick to remind locals he's a country boy at heart. Audio
Shane Jones to stand for NZ First
Former Labour MP Shane Jones announced today he will stand for NZ First in the Whangarei electorate. He talks to John Campbell. Audio
Peter Thiel's citizenship a joke, says Winston Peters
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says Peter Thiel's citizenship is a joke and he essentially bought his citizenship. Audio
PM says it's up to Barclay if he remains an MP
As the police re-open their investigation into Todd Barclay, allegations surface in Parliament of recordings referring to sex and drugs. It's the latest twist in the controversy surrounding National… Audio
NZers in regions should get their fair share - Peters
Winston Peters wants 25 percent of royalties and taxes collected by the government from mining, petroleum and water to go back to the region it came from.
Regions applaud Winston Peters, but Govt says no way
The New Zealand First leader wants the GST paid by tourists to be returned to the region in which they spent the money, and for regions to get 25 percent share of water, oil, and mineral royalties. Video, Audio
Peters baying for Bill English's resignation
Todd Barclay has resigned but that isn't enough for the opposition. Winston Peters wants Bill English to resign. "This is the most simple scandal I've seen in New Zealand politics." Audio
Bill English's public silence on Barclay questioned
The Prime Minister's role in the Todd Barclay saga. Critics say say Bill English knew for more than a year Mr Barclay had recorded his staff without their knowledge and never said a word publicly… Audio
PM and MP's conduct in question over recordings
The Prime Minister's own integrity is now under question after a Newsroom investigation blew the lid off a long-festering dispute between the Clutha Southland MP Todd Barclay and a former staff… Audio
Winston Peters lashes out at Race Relations Commissioner
Winston Peters says he was racially abused at Ratana Pa in January, but Dame Susan Devoy's office didn't want to know about it. Video, Audio
Chief Ombudsman asks for assurances about ministers
A top government watchdog wants an assurance ministers aren't flouting the law when dealing with requests for official information. Audio
Transport Minister caught out trying to block OIA request
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has been caught trying to block an Official Information request for details about a proposed new 50 million dollar Auckland railway line. KiwiRail argued it was… Audio
Bridges showing arrogance with attempt to block OIA request
The New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters says the Transport Minister Simon Bridges is showing the arrogance of a third term Goverment by trying to block a legitimate Official Information request to… Audio
