The Latest Breaking News from Winston Peters

Scott Morrison urges NZ nukes rethink, AUKUS engagement

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has used a visit to Wellington to point out opportunities for New Zealand from the defence pact AUKUS.

AAP · Apr 12, 2024

Peters attacks Clark over NZ foreign policy shift

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in the United States taking meetings with officials but insists an AUKUS tie-up is not a done deal.

AAP · Apr 9, 2024

Helen Clark warns New Zealand off ANZUS return

New Zealand leaders need to "keep their nerve" and not fall under Washington DC's influence according to Helen Clark, who senses a major foreign policy shift.

AAP · Apr 9, 2024

New Zealand's deputy PM Winston Peters says he 'does not care' about Chumbawamba Tubthumping row

Band demanded Winston Peters stop using their song after it was played before a controversial speech

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2024

Chumbawamba tells NZ deputy PM Winston Peters to stop using its Tubthumping anthem

Lead guitarist Boff Whalley says band does not share views of Winston Peters, who recently compared co-governance to policies of Nazi Germany

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2024

NZ Deputy PM Peters says PM Luxon misinformed by media

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has spent the week brawling with media after comparing policies of the previous government to Nazi Germany.

AAP · Mar 19, 2024

New Zealand defies China on AUKUS, Pacific engagement

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon is set to visit China after an invitation from visiting Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

AAP · Mar 18, 2024

New Zealand wants China to engage Pacific through PIF

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has hosted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for a formal bilateral meeting in Wellington.

AAP · Mar 18, 2024

NZ deputy PM likens previous Ardern government to Nazis

New Zealand's deputy prime minister has drawn sharp criticism for likening Jacinda Ardern's previous Labour government to Nazi ideology.

AAP · Mar 17, 2024

India blocks access to documentary about death of Sikh activist in Canada

CBC aired an investigation into the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, whose killing the Canadian government suspects India was behind

The Guardian - US · Mar 14, 2024