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Election live: Luxon claps back at Labour's '$6000 worse off under National' claim

Ahead of the November 7 election — follow 1News for the latest from the campaign trail.

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Winston Peters

NZ among nations criticising Iran over 'violent attacks' and 'cyber-attacks'

"Anyone who conducts hostile activities on behalf of Iran, or any other state, should know that we will take action to identify, investigate, disrupt, and prosecute these acts," the statement said.

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Rawiri Waititi, David Seymour, Chlöe Swarbrick, Winston Peters and Qiulae Wong will take part in TVNZ's Multi-Party Debate tonight.

Kingmakers to face off in TVNZ's Multi-Party Debate

Leaders of the smaller parties will take the spotlight tonight following release of the latest 1News Verian poll.

6:00am

Election live: National says it will create a new marine reserve in Hauraki Gulf

Election live: National says it will create a new marine reserve in Hauraki Gulf

Ahead of the November 7 election — follow 1News for the latest from the campaign trail.

Sat, Oct 10

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.

Peters wants conversion therapy ban gone, says abortion can be 'murder'

The NZ First leader says he hopes the conversion therapy ban is overturned, while Christopher Luxon rules out changes to either law under a National-led government.

Thu, Oct 8

The Press Kingmakers Debate.

Minor parties keep calm and carry on in tepid kingmakers debate

Existing policy and reasonableness reigned in a debate excluding the two Chrises, and which Winston Peters seemed to think was a waste of his time.

Fri, Oct 2

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

'Pretty cool isn't it' - Party reacts to best-ever 1News poll result

The Greens' Chlöe Swarbrick says her party was taking nothing for granted.

Mon, Sep 28

(Composite image by Leon Hyman / 1News)

Poll: Greens surge to best result ever as National, Labour slide further

The 1News Verian poll result would give the party 19 MPs if repeated in November’s election.

Mon, Sep 28

NZ First leader Winston Peters addressed supporters at the Holy Trinity Church, Tauranga.

NZ First vow to 'immediately abolish' Waitangi Tribunal if elected

Party leader Winston Peters said the Treaty of Waitangi Tribunal would be replaced by a new Treaty of Waitangi Completion Commission.

Sat, Sep 26

Winston Peters claims to lead "the only party in parliament with modern Kiwi conservative values".

Full video: NZ First leader Winston Peters speaks in Tauranga

He spoke at the party's Tauranga public meeting at Holy Trinity Church at 2pm.

Sat, Sep 26

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters

'Costs did occur' with nuclear-free policy, Winston Peters says

In his final speech as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Peters is taking aim at those insisting the country always use megaphone diplomacy, especially against the US.

Mon, Sep 21

NZ First is pledging to bring about "a bold shift from treating illness to preventing it" if re-elected. (File photo).

New Zealand First reveals plan for 'bold shift' in healthcare

The party pledged to "make NZ healthy" with illness prevention policies designed to help overwhelmed hospitals.

Sun, Sep 20

New Zealand First Life Member and former Member of Parliament, Jim Peters MNZM, has died.

Winston Peters' brother Jim, former NZ First MP and principal, dies

"Jim dedicated his life to public service, education, and regional development," the party said.

Wed, Sep 16

Móglaí Bap and Mo Chara of Kneecap perform at England's Reading Festival, 2026.

Kneecap invite Winston Peters to NZ shows following low IQ comment

Irish music group Kneecap have invited the foreign affairs minister to their New Zealand shows after he insulted the controversial artists.

Mon, Sep 7

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters speaks in Hamilton.

Only citizens would get NZ Super under NZ First campaign policy

Peters said the campaign policy was about "economic fairness, and it is about putting New Zealanders first."

Sun, Sep 6

August 2026
Poll: Opportunity Party surges as NZ First slides amid Luxon saga

Poll: Opportunity Party surges as NZ First slides amid Luxon saga

The poll landed as National MPs met behind closed doors this morning before deciding they still wanted PM Christopher Luxon as leader.

Wed, Aug 12

Christopher Luxon after surviving a second confidence vote

PM wins leadership vote after challenge fails, Penk won't seek re-election

"We're going back to work and we're moving on," says the Prime Minister in a 76-second statement.

Wed, Aug 12

Chris Hipkins and Winston Peters.

Labour rules out NZ First, Hipkins says caucus call was unanimous

"There was not a single person in the Labour team who thought that we should be open to working with NZ First, given their recent behaviour."

Mon, Aug 10

Winston Peters, Christopher Luxon and David Seymour.

'Absolute surprise': Peters on Luxon's call for MMP referendum

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made the comments during a radio interview this morning.

Thu, Aug 6

Foreign Minister Winston Peters

Analysis: Plenty at stake as Pacific foreign ministers meet

Foreign Minister Winston Peters leaves for Fiji today to meet with foreign ministers from around the Pacific. Pacific Correspondent Barbara Dreaver looks at what's on the table.

Thu, Aug 6

The Greens co-leader was kicked out of the debating chamber.

Swarbrick kicked from House, accuses Speaker of 'double standards'

"Am I seriously going to be the worst offender in this for merely daring to point out that the rules are being applied equally?"

Tue, Aug 4

Chris Hipkins and Winston Peters.

'He cannot represent NZ': Hipkins rules out Peters as foreign minister

The Labour leader said Peters should not be foreign minister in any government.

Tue, Aug 4

Christopher Luxon

'I got that wrong': Luxon apologises for remarks about small businesses

"I am sorry if my comments do not properly acknowledge the challenges that many small business owners are facing, and that I got that wrong."

Mon, Aug 3

Peters announced the policy on Sunday afternoon.

NZ First's proposed grant to encourage 'more Kiwis having more children'

Announced today, the proposed Kiwi Kids Grant would provide a tax-free $5000 annual payment for the first three years of a child's life for each family's first, second and third child.

Sun, Aug 2

July 2026
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon flanked by Rotorua MP Todd McClay, Tauranga MP Sam uffinde, and Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford.

'Yes, I do': Luxon asked if he thinks Peters' remarks were racist

The Prime Minister says the NZ First leader's comments caused "huge offence" to the Chinese-Kiwi community but he won't be sacking him as Foreign Minister.

Fri, Jul 31