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Winston Peters, the kingmaker dethroned
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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Peters keeps his head while all about him lose theirs
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/
Unity at last: everyone thinks Michael Laws is sexist and gross
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 ...
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 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 ...
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
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/
Former MP, broadcaster Michael Laws to stand for NZ First
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/
Peters’ last play for power
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 ...
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
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
Two arrested after Palestine protest interrupts Winston Peters speech
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 goes to Washington
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/