Winston Peters
Political party leaders Christmas messages to Kiwis
Before they head off for summer, the Morning Report team asked the leaders of each of the political parties what their message to New Zealanders was this Christmas. Audio
Christmas messages from New Zealand political leaders
Time for some more Christmas messages from political party leaders. We hear from New Zealand First leader Winston Peters and Te Pati Maori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 November 2025
Teachers believe students are less distracted in class, according to a report released today into the phone ban in schools; 'Heidi' records consultations and automatically creates draft clinical… Audio
Minister promises ferry overhaul will cost less than $2 billion
Winston Peters has announced he's secured a fixed price deal for two new ferries, which will come into service in 2029. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 November 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Christopher Luxon isn't ruling out sales of government assets - an issue one of his coalition partners is vehemently against; The Prime… Audio
Sale of public assets could become issue for coalition
Christopher Luxon isn't ruling out sales of government assets - an issue one of his coalition partners is vehemently against. Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann Audio
Peters urges Nordic nations to boost engagement in the Pacific
The New Zealand Foreign Minister says the Indo-Pacific region is under the most "sustained pressure" it has faced in the past eight decades.
NZ foreign minister speaks on Manawanui compensation
NZ foreign minister speaks on Mana.wanui compensation. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 10 October 2025
Winston Peters and Professor Robert Patman speak to Ingrid Hipkiss about the latest developments in Gaza; The Government is endorsing an AI-driven mental health online tool - saying it will help New… Audio
Winston Peters discusses Gaza and Fonterra
Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the developments in Gaza. Plus, he's demanding answers from Fonterra about a deal to sell some of its biggest brands to French-owned Lactalis. Audio
Midweek - Winston's window stoush, Maori news funding,
Row over Gaza protest targeting foreign minister's house gets political - and an actress is cut from an ad. Also: RNZ picks new audio chief as two stalwarts depart, Police Ten-7 star Graham Bell… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 7 October 2025
In today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has described protesters outside his Auckland home as 'truly gutless' after one smashed a window, which left glass on his dog; The government has… Audio
Winston Peters on protestors outside his home
Winston Peters says those who smashed a window and left a sign on the door of his Auckland home on Monday night are "gutless". Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Digital IDs: Balancing privacy with convenience
If you want to live your life more seamlessly, you might have to swallow the dead rat of information seepage.
Digital IDs are coming
If you want to live your life more seamlessly, you might have to swallow the dead rat of information seepage. Audio
Winston Peters says Pacific leaders are 'realists' about climate
The New Zealand foreign minister says while a number of Pacific leaders see climate change as a security threat, the most important issue facing their countries is development. Audio
Peters wants more talanoa on merits of Paris Agreement
New Zealand foreign minister Winston Peters says he wants to discuss the Paris Climate Accord with Pacific leaders as some might not be aware of how its structured. Audio
