"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."
Politics
3:54pm
The PM said he hadn't reached out to his Foreign Minister as they were both "on the road," despite the remarks gaining international attention and diplomatic pushback.
11:10am
1:31
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.
Sunday 2:09pm
3:03
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
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has dismissed the comments as "attention-seeking" rather than firing his Foreign Minister.
Thu, Jul 30
Peters dismissed accusations of racism as "drivel" before China's embassy lodged a formal protest with MFAT over his remarks.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has returned from his overseas trip to Asia to a political storm surrounding comments made by members of his party.
Mon, Jul 27
National's MP for Napier Katie Nimon told Breakfast that Nash "acts before he thinks", and that he has made his views on women very clear.
Thu, Jul 23
Party members and candidates are gathering in Auckland for the conference and election campaign launch, as polling shows the party's popularity continues to rise.
Sat, Jul 18
Minister for Rail Winston Peters says critics will "work themselves into a lather" over one of the names, as he confirms KiwiRail will run the new ships from 2029.
Fri, Jul 17
The first-term councillor said the move would not affect her role at Napier City Council at this stage.
Tue, Jul 14
When India's Prime Minister makes an historic visit later this week, Foreign Minister Winston Peters will be visiting two countries seen as "vital" to New Zealand's economic and security interests.
Tue, Jul 7
Leader Winston Peters said voting "should be a privilege of those who have sworn allegiance to New Zealand".
Sun, Jul 5
Meanwhile, leaders with parties down in the new poll have brushed off the results.
Tue, Jun 23
Asked if he was interfering with the judicial process, he replied: "The highest court in the land is here, not down town, just in case you've forgotten that."
Wed, Jun 17
New Zealand will place travel bans on three individuals, who have "actively worked to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank, including through violence".
Crime and Justice
Tue, Jun 2
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
“This is not going to change," Peters said in response to the Prime Minister's comments around increasing the retirement age.
Wed, May 13
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.
New Zealand
Thu, Apr 30
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.
Nicola Willis says Winston Peters was "trying to cause mischief" with his comments.
Wed, Apr 22
"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 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.
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.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the news of the ceasefire was encouraging.
Wed, Apr 8
