Winston Peters

The National Party has a commanding lead in the final polls of the election campaign but they also show New Zealand First making it over the 5% threshold that would return it to Parliament. Audio

Two days to go and it could be that this election won't be decided on Saturday night - but by which of the minor parties end up in a position to make a deal. Under MMP, the positions of the minor… Audio

John Key's warning of political instability if Winston Peters holds the balance of power after the election. Audio

More now about the tea party recording and the new revelations from the New Zealand First leader about what he says is on the tape. Audio

The New Zealand First leader used a speech in Invercargill to outline what he believes was said during the recorded conversation between National's leader John Key and ACT candidate John Banks. Audio

With the police poised to serve search warrants on four news organsiations, including Radio New Zealand, over the secret cafe recording, the New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has revealed… Audio

The National Party says its campaign is still on track, despite the intense pressure on its leader, John Key. Audio

Four of the six minor party leaders who appeared on a televised debate last night say John Key should release the recording of his conversation with John Banks. Audio

The New Zealand First party leader, Winston Peters says John Key may have made derogatory comments about elderly voters during his cup of tea with John Banks. Audio

The National Party leader's complaint to the police over the recording of his conversation with the Act candidate John Banks is being labelled heavy-handed and an obvious attempt to shut the matter… Audio

Support for New Zealand First, which has spent the past three years out of Parliament, has climbed in four polls over the past week. Audio

New Zealand First says it would rather be in Opposition in the next Parliament, than work with any of the other main parties. The Party leader Winston Peters has ruled out working with National… Audio

Winston Peters tells party faithful in Auckland that New Zealand First stands for a fair go for all and will hold the elected government of the day to account. Audio

The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters has made what he calls an agonising decision not to contest an electorate seat at the election. Audio

The New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has come out strongly against the Labour policy. Mr Peters has long supported a compulsory retirement scheme but says there is no need to raise the age of… Audio

The New Zealand First Party is considering taking legal action if needed so it can take part in televised election debates this year. Audio

New Zealand First is making a bid for Labour Party voters, with centre-left policies aimed at the young. Audio

Don Brash's attempted takeover of the Act Party leadership has attracted a vitriolic response from political rivals. Audio

The New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is accusing the Government of running scared after the Prime Minister John Key said he would not go into coalition with any party led by the New Zealand… Audio

Winston Peters is vowing to make his brief return to Parliament this week, permanent. Audio