Marsden Point.

NZ First wants Special Economic Zone at Marsden Point

Winston Peters says Whangārei is a gateway to Northland and its many attractions and should be "a Cinderella City" no more.

Sun, May 24

BNZ buyback proposal 'fantasy land stuff' - Bishop

BNZ buyback proposal 'fantasy land stuff' - Bishop

The policy, announced by Peters on Sunday, would see New Zealand buy the bank from National Australia Bank, merging it with Kiwibank to create a new entity – to be known as "National Bank of New Zealand".

Thu, May 21

Nicola Willis said she and Winston Peters have had "extensive debates" about MFAT's ongoing funding. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Winston Peters wins again – no cuts for MFAT in new Budget

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has again been exempt from cuts, with Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirming it wouldn't be made to find savings until after the election.

Wed, May 20

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.

'We'd like to have our bank back': Winston Peters on BNZ buyback proposal

The New Zealand First leader said reclaiming BNZ from Australian ownership was a long-term investment in national wealth that would return control of the country's banking system.

Mon, May 18

Winston Peters

Peters unveils KiwiSaver-from-birth NZ First policy, bank takeover plan

The NZ First policies would give newborns a $1000 KiwiSaver start, while combining BNZ and Kiwibank under Crown ownership.

Sun, May 17

“This is not going to change," Peters said in response to the Prime Minister's comments around increasing the retirement age. 

Peters on superannuation: 'It's not a bottom line, it's a top line'

“This is not going to change," Peters said in response to the Prime Minister's comments around increasing the retirement age.

Wed, May 13

National recorded the highest donation take, followed by ACT, Labour, the Green Party and New Zealand First.

National tops party donations list, ACT overtakes Labour

Since 2023, political parties have been required to report the names of donors and contributors who gave more than $5000.

Thu, May 7

Jones was warned by the Ministry Of Justice, but ignored advice

Shane Jones overrode advice for leaking fishing boat footage fines

Officials warned a $50,000 fine for leaking footage from fishing boat cameras was "unreasonable", but Fisheries Minister Shane Jones pushed ahead anyway.

Thu, May 7

April 2026
Winston Peters.

Peters says staff will have 'a training session' after Iran emails spat

Before question time today, Peters was asked by reporters who in his office made the error of releasing sensitive emails about NZ's stance on the US-Israeli bombing of Iran.

Thu, Apr 30

Winston Peters and Christopher Luxon in 2025

Clark wonders if coalition will 'last much beyond the Budget' amid Iran spat

Her comments came after Luxon and Peters held talks following the release of emails over New Zealand's stance on the US-Israeli bombing of Iran.

Thu, Apr 30

New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay and Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal during the India New Zealand Free Trade Agreement signing ceremony.

McClay questioned by Indian media over Jones' 'butter chicken' comments

Trade Minister Todd McClay says he told media the New Zealand First MP is "entitled to say what he wanted" - but it's not a widely held view.

Wed, Apr 29

The NZ First leader says Christopher Luxon calling a confidence vote in his leadership was a bad idea.

Peters: Luxon's leadership vote could invite further challenges

Nicola Willis says Winston Peters was "trying to cause mischief" with his comments.

Wed, Apr 22

The leaders of parties represented in Parliament as of January 20, 2026 (file image).

'We're not where we want to be' - Luxon on poll shocker

"We need to do better," he told 1News after recording his worst-ever party vote result as Prime Minister in the 1News Verian poll.

Sun, Apr 19

The poll result heaps more pressure on Christopher Luxon.

Poll: National and PM nosedive to new lows, left bloc would gain power

The results of the 1News Verian poll show that if an election were to be held today Labour and its partners would knock the coalition out of power.

Sun, Apr 19

Chris Bishop speaks to Q+A.

Senior MP Chris Bishop again denies talk of plot to roll PM Luxon

The results of the 1News Verian poll, carried out amid the fuel crisis and after the PM's Cabinet reshuffle, will be released at 6pm.

Sun, Apr 19

Taine Randell playing for the Highlanders in 2023

Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell to run for NZ First

1News understands the 51-cap All Black will run for the party in the Hawke’s Bay electorate of Tukituki.

Wed, Apr 15

Chris Penk has picked up the portfolios for Defence, the GCSB, NZSIS and Space, while Penny Simmonds takes the Tertiary Education and Science, Innovation and Technology portfolios.

Christopher Luxon reveals Cabinet shake-up

Chris Penk and Penny Simmonds have been elevated into Cabinet, the Energy portfolio has been boosted, and long‑serving National MPs Judith Collins and Shane Reti will leave Parliament.

Thu, Apr 2

March 2026
District court judge Ema Aitken was accused of disrupting a NZ First party fundraiser at the club on November 22, 2024

Northern Club says judge and others in Peters incident won't be back

The club's president also urged members not to speak to the media about the November 2024 incident.

Tue, Mar 24

February 2026
Speaking to Breakfast, the Labour leader defended his state of the nation speech against critiques by government ministers.

Hipkins won't rule out working with NZ First despite 'pure racism' row

The Labour leader said "a lot of water can flow under the bridge" between now and the election.

Tue, Feb 24

Labour MP ejected from House after 'trifling' over Peters' remark

Labour MP ejected from House after 'trifling' over Peters' remark

Kieran McAnulty ordered out after challenging Speaker Gerry Brownlee's decisions on comments made by Winston Peters.

Thu, Feb 19

Voters won't be giving their say on a four-year term when they go to the polls in November.

Referendum on four-year election term ditched by Government

The decision by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is revealed by 1News.

Wed, Feb 18

Shane Jones

'Severe' punishments needed for owners of 'homicidal dogs' - Jones

"You’re not talking about Lassie here," Jones said.

Wed, Feb 18

Winston Peters asked about the latest 1News poll.

Winston on the rise? Party leaders react to 1News poll

He's not normally a fan of the polls, but Winston Peters may have cause to smile at the latest poll.

Mon, Feb 16

There was better news for Chris Hipkins than for Christopher Luxon in the poll..

Poll: Hipkins, Luxon neck and neck as preferred PM – Govt gets 5/10

The results are revealed in the first 1News Verian poll of election year.

Mon, Feb 16

The agreement is set to be signed in the first half of next year.

Labour sets its demands on Govt's India deal before backing it

Chris Hipkins noted Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was committed to a deal one of his coalition partners had refused to support.

Sun, Feb 15