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Winston Peters
Winston Peters Responds to China Defamation Threat
A war of words has erupted between a former Australian foreign minister and New Zealand’s deputy prime minister about AUKUS.
Former Foreign Minister to Sue NZ Minister for Defamation
Bob Carr says he will sue Winston Peters over remarks he made on radio in a dispute over AUKUS.
NZ Deputy PM Unapologetic on ‘Nazi Germany’ Comparison
‘I’ve seen that sort of philosophy before. I saw it in Nazi Germany. We all did. We’ve seen it elsewhere around the world in the horrors of history.’
Women’s Rugby Haka Controversy Continues as Top Players Accused of Political Stunt
The haka encouraged people to ‘never fold and never bend’ or be ‘puppets of this redneck government,’ raising the ire of Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters.
NZ Rugby Team Again Takes Aim at Conservative Government Despite Earlier Incident
The NZ Hurricanes Poua Woman’s rugby team has used a pre-match haka to again challenge the government, after management warned them over an earlier incident.
‘Narrative, Agendas, Click Bait’: NZ Deputy PM Blames Media Outlet for Its Own Demise
New Zealanders have lost trust in mainstream media, and are turning away from it in growing numbers, Winston Peters said. And independent studies support that.
New Video Emerges of NZ Pilot Captured by West Papuan Rebels
The West Papua National Liberation Army army threatened to kill the pilot if the Indonesian government did not initiate independence talks.
NZ Leaders Heckled, Booed Over Proposal to Change Race-Based Laws
Booing and singing over government speakers has characterised the first morning at Waitangi, the official celebration of New Zealand’s national day.
New Zealand Expands Scope of Inquiry Into Government’s Handling of COVID-19
The former Labour government will be scrutinised on whether its actions abided by the rule of law.
AUKUS 2.0: Australia, New Zealand Pledge Deeper Defence Ties
Australia has also agreed to send a team to New Zealand to discuss the sharing of top secret technology.
Teacher’s Union Says ‘Conspiracy-Based Thinking’ Driving Move to Change Sex Ed in Schools
During the 2023 election campaign, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters was vocal in his opposition to what he called ‘woke ideology’ in schools.
‘Lefty Shill’: NZ Deputy PM Responds to Pressure From Greens Over Oil, Gas Mining
The previous government, helmed by Jacinda Arden, brought into law the Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Amendment Act which banned new exploration permits.
New Zealand Government to End All COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
The deal also includes an independent COVID-19 inquiry scrutinising aspects including the use of multiple lockdowns.
New Zealand Conservatives Seal the Deal to Form Government
Prime Minister elect Christopher Luxon has concluded negotiations with New Zealand First and ACT New Zealand
New Zealand’s ‘Special Vote’ Count Sees National Party Lose Majority
New Zealand will likely be governed by a 3-way coalition involving the libertarian ACT, and nationalist New Zealand First.
New Zealand in Limbo as 500,000 ‘Special Votes’ Still Being Counted
Conservative Christopher Luxon is negotiating in private with ACT and New Zealand First on forming government.
New Zealand’s Net Zero Target Set for a ‘Great Reset?’
The 3-party coalition could see New Zealand change direction on major issues like net zero and China.
