Winston Peters
Mike in the middle of debates
Mediawatch asks TVNZ's news boss why he's picked a person guaranteed to raise questions about balance and bias as the moderator for important election debates.
AudioMPs react to shock resignation of Metiria Turei
MPs from across the political spectrum were caught unaware by the shock resignation of Green co-leader Metiria Turei. RNZ political reporter Mei Heron reports. Audio
Peters insists texts prove PM's intervention in Barclay scandal
The New Zealand First leader is continuing to raise questions about Prime Minister Bill English's role in the Todd Barclay affair. Audio
Winston Peters continues with PM's role in Barclay saga
Winston Peters is continuing to raise questions about Prime Minister Bill English's role in the Todd Barclay affair. He joins us to explain what information he has. Audio
Labour rules out Māori seat referendum
The Labour Party is ruling out a referendum on the Māori seats, even if that's a bottom line for a deal with New Zealand First.
Damning report on Auditor-General kept from public
The $27,000 report at the centre of the Auditor-General's resignation is now complete - but the Officers of Parliament committee won't release it, saying the matter's now closed because Martin… Audio
NZ First up to 16% in election poll
The UMR poll result which emerged today had National taking a hit dropping 5 points to 42 and New Zealand First up five points to 16 per cent. Winston Peters joins Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
Slice of Heaven - Theory and Practice
New Zealand is one of the great immigrant nations. Everyone here has a link to someone from somewhere else. But that doesn't mean everyone can agree on who should get to come here next. In the third… Audio
Simon Bridges "vindicated" over OIA ruling
Transport Minister Simon Bridges is claiming vindication after being cleared of trying to improperly influence officials into keeping a report secret. Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Slice of Heaven - Tensions
Immigration is a hot topic coming up to the election but just talking about it can be a tense experience. In episode two of Slice of Heaven, a 4-part podcast series for RNZ in association with Massey… Audio
Covert coverage of a convention
Is it okay for journalist to join a political party just to report on what it’s up to behind the scenes? Audio
Covert coverage of a convention
Is it okay for journalist to join a political party just to report on what it’s up to behind the scenes?
AudioWinston Peters labelled hypocrite for push to scrap Māori seats
Tukoroirangi Morgan, one of the men who won a Maori seat alongside Winston Peters in 1996, and Hone Harawira, say the New Zealand First leader is a hypocrite. Audio
Peters' offer would make Brexit referendum 'look wise'
Opinion - New Zealand First leader Winston Peters wants two binding referendums in any government he's part of. Andrew Geddis asks, are they on the right issues?
Peters: Interests of majority of Maori not served by the electorate MPs
Winston Peters says the interests of the majority of Maori have not been served by the Maori seat MPs. He says Maori are more concerned about affordable housing, better health and education rather… Audio
Maori Party says Peters wants a return to the Dark Ages
New Zealand First's leader, Winston Peters, says if his party is part of the next government there will be a binding referendum on whether to abolish the seven Maori electorate seats. Audio
Mental health system 'needs to change', Mike King tells NZ First
The party is being urged to order a stock-take of mental health services if it helps form the next government.
Slice of Heaven - Have You Come Far?
With record migration and a fast-growing population, Aotearoa/New Zealand is changing. How that will look depends upon the interplay between people here now and those who want to come. So who is… Audio
NZ First and Greens head into AGMs this weekend after scuffles
On current polling both the Green Party and New Zealand First would need to support Labour if it's to lead the next Government. This weekend both parties are holding their annual conferences and they… Audio
There will be consequences for Green Party, says NZ First leader
The New Zealand First leader says there will be consequences after the Green Party called his party racist, but he won't reveal what those consequences are. Audio
