Winston Peters

Winston Peters was the wild card of New Zealand politics for most of his long political career - cutting, brusque, combative, rude, funny - a contradiction. Now he's gone, and we look back.  Audio

It was all broadway and boxing on the campaign trail in Auckland today, although the Labour and National Party leaders say there won't be any fisticuffs or dance routines on show tonight.

Judith… Audio

This week we're catching up with party leaders to see how they think their campaigns have panned out.

If the Labour Party cruises to victory this weekend, as the polls suggest, its success could come… Audio

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is leaving nothing to chance as he fights for his political survival this election.

At one or two percent support in the polls the future is looking very… Audio

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says all parties but his are using 'plants' on the campaign trail, to make sure they get an enthusiastic reception, and positive media coverage. Audio

New Zealanders started heading to polling booths with the start of early voting on Saturday - including a good number of political leaders.

The Electoral Commission expects record numbers to cast… Audio

Māori candidates from both sides of the house are zeroing in on Covid-19 housing and jobs as they campaign to be part of the next government.

Labour, NZ First, National and the Greens have faced off… Audio

Caucus rates a fired-up leaders' debate as Collins looks to bring voters 'home', while Winston Peters rages as he's 'exonerated'. Video, Audio

The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, has accused the Serious Fraud Office of interfering with the election.

The SFO has charged two people with obtaining by deception after an investigation… Audio

The New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is accusing the Serious Fraud Office of effectively interfering in the election. The watchdog has charged two people with obtaining by deception after an… Audio

Winston Peters has been on the attack after news the SFO has laid charges following the investigation into the New Zealand First Foundation.

Neither of the two people charged is a Minister, sitting… Audio

The New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters is crying foul over the way his party has been treated by the Serious Fraud Office less than three weeks out from the election.

That's despite the SFO… Audio

Labour has pledged to keep the lights on at Tiwai Point, despite earlier indicating it's a sunset industry.

Leader Jacinda Ardern and energy spokesperson Megan Woods visited Invercargill to pitch… Audio

Christmas on Bondi Beach could be on the cards, as Australia considers allowing New Zealanders through the arrival gates.

Australian officials have intially suggested South Islanders could be allowed… Audio

Our weekend panellists Jane Clifton and Richard Harman offer their thoughts on the past week's news from Aotearoa and abroad.  Audio

Elbow bumps, physically distanced public meetings and a liberal dousing of hand sanitiser - it's all part of the new normal out on the campaign trail.

It seems some politicians are adjusting better… Audio

Welcome to the recession, with giant debt, spending and unemployment that make previous campaigns look like Lilliput. How are New Zealand First are trying to recover & does Labour really want to… Video, Audio

New Zealand cybersecurity experts have joined a global probe into the amassed data of millions of people, leaked from a Chinese tech company.

Nearly 800 New Zealanders are among those listed.

They… Audio

New Zealand has emerged from this year's lockdowns better than expected but it's a much gloomier picture for the longer term recovery, with the country facing years of large deficits and ballooning… Audio