Latest from Winston Peters

Government bans two ‘extremist’ Israeli ministers from entering NZ
The ban aligns with actions by the UK, Australia, Canada and Norway.

'Attenborough would be mortified': Six tonnes of coral bycatch off Christchurch
Experts said incidents involving such a large amount of coral being caught are rare.

Wellington mega-landlord facing violence and firearms charges
Matthew Ryan, who owns more than 200 properties, is facing criminal charges.

'Friend and partner': Ambassador Wang Xiaolong on future of NZ-China relationship
Opinion: 'The key to our success lies in dialogue, collaboration and mutual benefit.'

Watch: ‘Pretty horrible day’ - MPs react to Te Pāti Māori suspension
Three Te Pāti Māori MPs have received the harshest penalties in Parliament's history.

Matthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problem
OPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.

‘Ugly and sad’: Te Pāti Māori MPs condemn unprecedented suspension for haka after chaotic debate
Three Te Pāti Māori MPs have received the harshest penalties in Parliament's history.

Watch: Parliament votes for harshest-ever sanctions for Te Pāti Māori co-leaders
Three MPs have been sanctioned after a haka in the House last year.

Inside Phil Goff's sacking: Officials sought wife's help to contact him
Texts, emails and phone calls reveal a frenzy of activity set off by Goff's Trump remarks.

'Going in hard': Luxon warns Kāinga Ora tenants amid policy crackdown
David Seymour is now Deputy PM, following Winston Peters.

Watch: Act remains Labour's 'worst nightmare' – new Deputy PM's message
David Seymour held a celebration brunch after being sworn in yesterday.

Ryan Bridge: Political wizard Peters casts spell around Hipkins
OPINION: Hipkins hasn't ruled out Winston, hoping he might change his mind.

David Seymour speaks to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy PM
David Seymour spoke to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy Prime Minister today. Video / NZ Herald

Double deputies: Peters, Seymour discuss Luxon, swapping House seats and advantages in 2026
If Seymour is expecting a handover gift, he needn’t worry.

Audrey Young: Anxiety rises ahead of David Seymour's stint as Deputy PM
OPINION: The Act leader's only guardrails will be the ones he sets himself.

‘Could have expressed it better’: Luxon weighs in on minister’s Indian ‘spam’ comments
Comments were made in the House in response to questions from Labour's Willow-Jean Prime.

Luxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim Bolger
The ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.

Hipkins hits back at Peters after NZ First leader rules out future coalition
Hipkins previously said it's 'highly unlikely' Labour would work with Peters and party.

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins reacts to Winston Peters ruling out working with him
Chris Hipkins speaks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about Winston Peters ruling out working with him after the next election. Video / Herald NOW

Peters rules out working with Labour after 2026 election if Hipkins is leader
The NZ First leader wants to be clear: he will never do a governing deal with Hipkins.

Why greyhound racing is fighting back against looming ban
The ruling body is seeking a judicial review of the Government's closure decision.