OpinionNats' policy changes signalNational's latest bit of tinkering with its immigration policy will not solve the Auckland housing crisis. It will barely touch it.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First deems leaked sales list 'old news'Winston Peters says Labour has previously accused him of xenophobia and racism on the issue, but now "they've finally cottoned on to what is going on."17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandColour and conviction behind sharp suitsGrowing a profile as a new MP is tougher than usual when your party is headed by a charismatic veteran in the midst of a great political triumph.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMP reveals fight with gang member'He picked me up above his head and tried to throw me across the front entranceway.'05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First: Martin out, Mark the new deputyWinston Peters puts an to the speculation that has been swirling around Parliament all week and confirms new deputy.03 Jul 05:29 AM
New ZealandPeters: No comment on coupNew Zealand First members have refused to comment on whether deputy leader Tracey Martin faced a challenge for her position.30 Jun 03:51 AM
KiwiSaverKickstart axe 'won't deter savers'Prime Minister John Key says axing the $1000 kickstart grant to new KiwiSaver members in the Budget "will not make a blind bit of difference to the number of people who join".26 May 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Backtrack on super puts Little in a bindIt is too early in Andrew Little's career as a party leader to be ruling out realistic answers to problems he would face if he leads Labour to power.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMP says Iraqi troops cowardsNZ First MP Ron Mark has labelled the Iraqi Army "cowards" and questioned why New Zealand forces were being put at risk trying to train an army that did not want to fight.26 May 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungWhy axing kickstart is act of bad faithKeeping silent about axing the $1000 kickstart payment for new KiwiSaver members, isn't a broken promise, strictly speaking, writes Audrey Young.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMcCully leads Cooks visitForeign Minister Murray McCully has taken Shane Jones, David Shearer and Winston Peters with him for his trip to the Cook Islands, where he is holding talks.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew MP: My 'Once Were Warriors' lifeStubbornness - born from a childhood that included numerous stints in foster homes - will be a trait that the country's newest MP brings to Parliament.06 May 06:39 AM
OpinionRodney HideWinston Peters gives Labour a politics lessonRodney Hide writes: Little is polling below Labour's previous leaders, Cunliffe and Shearer. Peters is breathing down his neck. Key remains on 51% as preferred PM.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPeters doubles popularityNew Zealand First leader and the new MP for Northland Winston Peters has doubled his popularity.28 Apr 08:35 AM
New ZealandHairdressing role gave taste of politicsTaking on the presidency of a hairdressers' association was done with an eye on entering politics, New Zealand First's new MP says.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand First confirms new MPNew Zealand First has confirmed its new MP will be parliamentary staffer and former hairdressing salon-owner Ria Bond.22 Apr 02:29 AM
New ZealandNZ First set to confirm new MPNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters is scheduled to hold a press conference in Invercargill this afternoon to confirm a new MP.21 Apr 09:33 PM
New ZealandSupport for National steady despite by-election defeatThe National Party's support has remained steady despite its defeat in the Northland by-election, a new poll shows.19 Apr 08:09 PM
New ZealandPeters' help welcome in Treaty row - ministerTreaty Minister Chris Finlayson says the impasse over Ngapuhi's settlement is largely personality-driven andNZ First leader Winston Peters could help resolving it.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First backs 'fight for the flag'New Zealand First is supporting a campaign for the referendum on changing the flag to first ask whether people want it changed at all.13 Apr 07:30 AM
OpinionEditorial: Ngapuhi row provides early test for PetersWinston Peters sounds genuinely interested in a request from subtribes of Ngapuhi to intercede in the dispute that is standing in the way of a Treaty settlement the Northland region needs.12 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionJames Griffin: We can't all be Winston, can we?Is everything I have ever done and will ever do in my life ultimately less significant than Winston Peters winning a by-election in Northland?10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPeters hits 70 - no desire to slow downNZ First leader Winston Peters turns 70 today but he wants nothing to do with it, thank you very much.10 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuIwi hopes Peters a 'circuit-breaker'Newly-elected Northland MP Winston Peters has been called on to resolve a dispute that has held up a Treaty settlement for the country's largest iwi.07 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Waking up to Winston the day afterLess than 25h after a stunning victory, Winston Peters was up to his old petulant antics in a way that made the Aussie cricketers look like models of good sportsmanship, writes Paul Little.04 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionResurgent Peters to rally the regionsWinston Peters' triumph in the Northland byelection signals the most serious challenge he has mounted to National in two decades, writes John Armstrong.03 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Peters' mission - to save our sovereigntyAt the moment, the only thing standing between New Zealand and its total loss of sovereignty is Winston Peters, writes Dita De Boni.01 Apr 08:45 PM
New ZealandNational Party byelection flier ruled acceptableTactical campaigning in the Northland byelection could get one candidate in trouble after he urged voters to vote for Winston Peters instead of himself.01 Apr 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Boo!’ - Peters back to haunt NationalWinston Peters’ first contribution to parliamentary proceedings in his new guise as MP-elect for Northland must rank among his more bizarre interventions.31 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Govt soul-searching over lost strongholdsWinston Peters cut a swathe through the wealthier parts of the Northland electorate in Saturday's byelection, securing the most votes in the National bastion of Kerikeri and matching the number cast....30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM ‘acting like a spoilt brat' - PetersNZ First leader Winston Peters says Prime Minister John Key is "acting like a spoilt brat" by saying he doubted Mr Peters would work constructively with National.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM 'philosophical' about Northland lossPrime Minister John Key says losing Northland in yesterday's byelection was disappointing but he was "pretty philosophical" about it.29 Mar 06:38 AM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Old fox hands out a spanking to NationalWinston Peters' victory is an astonishing achievement. He cleaned out National. He cleaned out Labour, writes Rodney Hide.28 Mar 04:00 PM
