Winston Peters
Sri Lankan student visa scam goes back five years
The fraudulent company at the centre of a student visa scam in Sri Lanka has been providing information for Immigration New Zealand applications for the past five years. Investigations have been… Audio
Synthetic drugs: 'Purveyors of poison have to be stopped' - Peters
It's the last two days of power for Winston Peters with Jacinda Ardern formally resuming her duties as Prime Minister at midnight on Wednesday. Mr Peters is travelling to Singapore on Wednesday night… Audio
Synthetic drug crisis needs action - Drug Foundation
The Drug Foundation says it hopes the government does not come up with a bureaucratic response to the synthetic cannabis crisis. Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has told the ministers of health… Audio
OIO 'didn't do its job' over Matt Lauer sale - Acting PM
The Overseas Investment Office didn't do its job properly during the sale of Hunter Valley Station to multimillionaire American lessee Matt Lauer, Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters says. Audio
Dairy owners want tobacco price rises to stop
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters says ongoing tobacco price hikes are leading to people being "murdered and assaulted" in New Zealand dairies. Hamish Cardwell spoke to some dairy owners in… Audio
Winston Peters talks tobacco tax, Lake Hāwea land access
The government has been urged to take action in a dispute with a US television personality over access to the Hāwea Conservation Park. Matt Lauer, a former anchor of NBC's Today show, bought the lease… Audio
Pauline Kingi to lead inquiry into Wally Haumaha’s appointment
Māori community leader Pauline Kingi has been appointed to lead the inquiry into the appointment of deputy commissioner of police, Wally Haumaha. Video, Audio
The lingering question of the "New Zealand culture"
Winston Peters tells broadcaster Leighton Smith he wants a 'New Zealand culture' rather than a plethora of cultures "rising up like mushrooms." It's a familiar argument of Winston's, and also a… Audio
World should not leap to conclusions over Russia - Acting PM
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters says the world should not leap to conclusions about Russia's involvement in US politics but he is bewildered and confused by Donald Trump's comments after Mr… Audio
Govt continues Taranaki charm offensive
The government has continued its charm offensive in Taranaki following its decision not to issue any new offshore oil and gas exploration permits. The acting prime minister Winston Peters was in New… Audio
Goff not banning far-right speakers, but won't provide venue
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has questioned the decision by Auckland Mayor Phil Goff to ban two far-right Canadian activists from speaking at city council venues. Mr Peters on Monday said free… Audio
Defence Force planes purchase 'fair' - Winston Peters
The Defence Minister is being urged to scrap plans to put missiles and bombs on board the new aircraft that will replace the country's old P-3 Orions. Ron Mark has announced the purchase of four new… Audio
AM Show banning backfire
Having banned Winston Peters from the show for six weeks for allegedly being late to an interview AM Show host Duncan Garner got in huff when the acting prime minister failed to take him up on an… Audio
AM Show banning backfire
Having banned Winston Peters from the show for six weeks for allegedly being late to an interview AM Show host Duncan Garner got in huff when the acting prime minister failed to take him up on an…
AudioTracey Martin's conflict of interest 'balderdash' - Peters
The Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters is defending the integrity of an inquiry into Wally Haumaha's promotion to Deputy Police Commissioner. The appointment process is being investigated after… Audio
The cat and a hat: when is a minister a minister?
Parliament is weird sometimes, like when it debates which hat you wear to put the cat out. No, really. It's part of the question... Is the Prime Minister always the Prime Minister? Audio
The cat and a hat: when is a minister a minister?
Parliament is weird sometimes, like when it debates which hat you wear to put the cat out. No, really. It's part of the question... Is the Prime Minister always the Prime Minister?
AudioWinston Peters wants homes to cost five times income
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters wants young families to be able to buy a home worth five times their annual income. But that's an ambitious goal, given the most recent annual Demographia survey… Audio
'They know we'll listen' - Peters discusses strike action
Industrial action is looming in the public sector, and the Opposition leader Simon Bridges says the government is opening the floodgates to strikes. Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters says Mr… Audio
Acting PM unconcerned about multiple looming strikes
The Public Service Association today announced that 4000 of its members working at Inland Revenue and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment will strike twice for two-hours each next… Video, Audio