New ZealandMinor party leaders debate: Who won?Who came out on top in tonight's minor party leaders' debate? The Herald's top political correspondents make their picks.03 Sep 09:56 AM
New ZealandPeters refuses to pick PMWinston Peters would not state a preference for the next Prime Minister during tonight's minor leader's debate - and Colin Craig sought to use it against him.03 Sep 08:41 AM
New ZealandMinor party leaders debateMinor parties will almost certainly make up part of the next Government and the leaders are facing off over dinner tonight. Click here for the latest updates.03 Sep 07:58 AM
New ZealandKingmaker Peters spells it outPotential post-election kingmaker Winston Peters says a wide-ranging royal commission of inquiry into "Dirty Politics" allegations against National is a bottom line for NZ First.02 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: What does sitting on cross benches actually mean?Winston Peters' talk of sitting on Parliament's cross benches after the election - rather than entering a coalition or propping up a minority government - has never sounded totally convincing.01 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionPatrick Gower: Voodoo and madness of King WinstonIn Winston's World, John Key is a voodoo doll he stabs with a pin whenever he gets bored.30 Aug 08:26 PM
New ZealandCollins resigns: Blogger backs mateWhale Oil blogger Cameron Slater is backing his mate Judith Collins.30 Aug 04:29 AM
New ZealandIndignant and distressed, Collins quitsJudith Collins says her decision to quit will allow Prime Minister John Key to focus on the election campaign.30 Aug 02:40 AM
New ZealandWinston best card player hands downThe man who may hold the balance of power after the election is considered the best card player among voters, according to the latest <i>Herald</i>-Digipoll.29 Aug 08:23 PM
New ZealandPeters stands by Collins claimNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters says Judith Collins' credibility is in tatters and her accusations of lying about a plot to potentially roll Prime Minister John Key are hollow.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNewcomers jump up the party listTwo fresh faces have been catapulted up the New Zealand First ranks as the party dumped sitting MP Andrew Williams and demoted MP Asenati Lole-Taylor26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPeters' Wong joke a bit of fun - pollA Herald-Digipoll has found that 57 per cent of respondents thought Winston Peters' Two Wongs joke was just harmless fun.26 Aug 02:54 AM
New ZealandFormer MP Ron Mark re-joins New Zealand FirstFormer MP Ron Mark has re-joined New Zealand First, possibly at the expense of sitting MP Andrew Williams.19 Aug 03:37 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Economic nationalism pitch not subtleThe <i>South China Morning Post'</i>s editors have a sense of humour: "New Zealand MP Winston Peters accused of racism over Wong joke" was the headline.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDotcom signs Peters' 'right hand man'The man described as Winston Peter’s "right hand man” has quit NZ First and is now working for the Internet Mana alliance.12 Aug 01:58 AM
New ZealandTwo Wongs not sure what's rightTwo Aucklanders who share the name Wong have different opinions on Winston Peters' "two Wongs" joke.11 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Peters' divisive tactics way out of lineHow to explain Peters' "two Wongs don't make a right" excuse for a joke, writes John Armstrong.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPeters' joke 'shameful'Winston Peters' comment that "two Wongs don't make a right" is "outdated rhetoric" that has no place in the country's future, Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy says.11 Aug 12:34 AM
New ZealandWinston's digs come with jokesA Chinese name joke, a dig at this country's "Mr Spray and Walk Away" Prime Minister, and a promise of $1000 and a KiwiSaver account for every newborn baby - all featured in the New Zealand First campaign launch yesterday.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGone fishing with WinstonWinston Peters has a great jacket, capable of keeping the most unimaginable weather at bay. It was given to him by a racing club in Ireland. I'll have to take his word about its effectiveness.08 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Huffing and puffing on the hustingsElection emails fall from time and space on to the desk of columnist Toby Manhire - who shares them with you today. What do the say about NZ politics?07 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: We should welcome Chinese investmentThe revelation that a Chinese company plans to buy the Lochinver Station in the central North Island is manna to Winston Peters.04 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: National the only game in town for PetersYou cannot teach an old dog new tricks. Or so they say. Well, just try telling Winston Peters that.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPeters: Talk of a deal 'malicious bulldust'New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters has angrily rejected suggestions he is in talks with National about a post-election deal.31 Jul 02:46 AM
New ZealandEx-MP weighs chance to lead NZ FirstFormer New Zealand First MP Ron Mark has confirmed he is considering the offer of what the Herald understands is a high place on the party's list.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandConservative Party's 'Vote' logo rejectedThe Conservative Party has been blocked from using its new "Vote" logo on ballot papers after the Electoral Commission found it was likely to confuse voters.28 Jul 03:20 AM
New ZealandColin Craig pulls candidate into lineColin Craig has been forced to pull one of his candidates into line after he threatened to name the sex offender who Labour Leader David Cunliffe recently met with.24 Jul 07:22 AM
New ZealandBankrupt with link to Peters sues HoranA bankrupt businessman with convictions for tax avoidance is suing independent MP Brendan Horan and RadioLive in a $650,000 defamation claim.23 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Peters unlikely to contest East Coast BaysAs captivating and entertaining as such a contest would have been, Winston Peters is unlikely to throw himself feline-like into the pigeon loft, writes John Armstrong.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTax dodgers, GST on NZ First hit listNZ First would take GST off basic food items and rates bills and would target tax dodgers to fund the expensive policies, leader Winston Peters said yesterday.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First borrows 'game changers'Winston Peters has borrowed heavily from other parties with policy announcements today.20 Jul 04:03 AM
New Zealand'We're gaining across the board' - PetersWinston Peters said NZ First’s support is firming up and his party is taking votes from others across the board.20 Jul 02:23 AM
