Winston Peters was not giving anything away on his legal servings to a pool of politicians and journalists when asked about the issue at APEC in Vietnam this morning.
"This is a matter that's sub judice and I'm constrained by that and so are all of you."
When asked about how Mr Peters has protected his own sources, and is now expecting journalists to "cough up", Mr Peters repeated the matter was sub judice.
Jacinda Ardern pips up at the end about her experience of being compared to Donald Trump. (Source: Other)
Court papers were lodged some time ago by Mr Peters in response to the privacy of his superannuation details, a spokesperson for Mr Peters told 1 NEWS this week.
"We can confirm news reports today that nine individuals have now been served with writs as part of the normal court process," the spokesperson said in an emailed statement.
"As the matter is now sub judice no further comment will be forthcoming," the statement said.
Information leaked during the election campaign showed Mr Peters had been overpaid in his pension.
Mr Peters claimed it was a misunderstanding which had been resolved with the IRD.
Labour MP Kieran McAnulty and National MP Chris Bishop talk about whether the papers the deputy PM served on nine people yesterday were appropriate. (Source: Other)
The website Newsroom reports that Mr Peters' application lists Newsroom journalist Tim Murphy as first defendant.
It then lists Paula Bennett, Steven Joyce, Wayne Eagleson, Anne Tolley, Bill English, Brendan Boyle of the social development ministry, Newshub press gallery reporter Lloyd Burr and Clark Hennessy, the National Party's campaign communication manger, according to Newsroom.
Mr Peters is seeking "access to the document trail" over the leaks, before issuing proceedings.
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