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Winston Peters, the kingmaker dethroned: For the first time in forever, NZ First’s leader is not at the centre of our political universe.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/09-11-2026/winston-peters-the-kingmaker-dethroned
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Paid articlePaywall OpinionPeters keeps his head while all about him lose theirs: Comment: The NZ First leader’s clever ‘gone fishing’ approach is leaving others to rush around making ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/11/12/peters-keeps-his-head-while-all-about-him-lose-theirs/

New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones rules out working with the Labour Party
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/2430407/new-zealand-first-deputy-leader-shane-jones-rules-out-working-with-the-labour-party

Election 2026: NZ First’s Opportunity rule-out remains for now as ‘wicked three years’ likely without bipartisanship
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-nz-firsts-opportunity-rule-out-remains-for-now-as-wicked-three-years-likely-without-bipartisanship/7UGMGMCAEVF5JES4UP4DKJDEEE/
Unity at last: everyone thinks Michael Laws is sexist and gross: In the dying days of a fractious, insult-fuelled election campaign, an outpouring of harmony ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/05-11-2026/unity-at-last-everyone-thinks-michael-laws-is-sexist-and-gross

Winston Peters says election 2026 is the "worst I've ever seen": Winston Peters says this is the worst election campaign he's ever seen.
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/2328253/winston-peters-says-election-2026-is-the-worst-i-ve-ever-seen

Opportunity ruling out NZ First a 'serious consideration', leader says: Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong says ruling out NZ First has become a "serious ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/28/opportunity-ruling-out-nz-first-a-serious-consideration-leader-says/

Kingmaker in waiting? Opportunity's Qiulae Wong makes her mark in debate: Analysis - Winston Peters has spent three decades perfecting the art of being ...
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1884243/kingmaker-in-waiting-opportunity-s-qiulae-wong-makes-her-mark-in-debate

Kingmakers to face off in TVNZ's Multi-Party Debate: Leaders of the smaller parties will take the spotlight tonight following release of the latest 1News Verian ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/13/kingmakers-to-face-off-in-tvnzs-multi-party-debate/

Why the culture-war push is struggling in New Zealand, even as it surges elsewhere
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-first-pushes-culture-war-policies-analysts-warn-limited-appeal-2026-10-12/

Winston Peters wants ban on conversion therapy overturned, says abortion can be 'murder'
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1790118/winston-peters-wants-ban-on-conversion-therapy-overturned-says-abortion-can-be-murder

Former MP, broadcaster Michael Laws to stand for NZ First : In a statement this morning, NZ First leader Winston Peters said Laws will stand in the Waitaki ...
1news.co.nz/2026/07/03/former-mp-broadcaster-michael-laws-to-stand-for-nz-first/

Opportunity's Qiulae Wong makes a play for 'kingmaker', aiming straight at NZ First
rnz.co.nz/news/political/597755/opportunity-s-qiulae-wong-makes-a-play-for-kingmaker-aiming-straight-at-nz-first

Peters’ last play for power: Opinion: NZ First aims to put party in position where leader can become PM or demand the role be rotated with National ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/05/07/peters-last-play-for-power/

Winston Peters vows to repeal Regulatory Standards Bill; David Seymour hits back: "We did our best to neutralise its adverse effects and we will campaign at the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/579493/winston-peters-vows-to-repeal-regulatory-standards-bill-david-seymour-hits-back
Winston Peters rejects claims his party has diversity requirements: Peters argues the requirements are rife in the public sector, but that's news to Public ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/544704/winston-peters-rejects-claims-his-party-has-diversity-requirements
Attorney-general 'appalled' after Judge and former doctor verbally abuse Winston Peters at exclusive party
rnz.co.nz/news/political/537050/attorney-general-appalled-after-judge-and-former-doctor-verbally-abuse-winston-peters-at-exclusive-party
Two arrested after Palestine protest interrupts Winston Peters speech: New Zealand First leader Winston Peters' keynote speech at the party conference in ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/530608/two-arrested-after-palestine-protest-interrupts-winston-peters-speech
Winston Peters calls out opponents and media at New Zealand First annual conference
rnz.co.nz/news/political/530559/winston-peters-calls-out-opponents-and-media-at-new-zealand-first-annual-conference

Winston goes to Washington: New Zealand is edging away from our long-held Independent foreign policy and towards old allies, and navigating it all is an old hand ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/12/winston-goes-to-washington/
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