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Old footage shows Winston Peters asked about potential PM aspirations

June 10, 2018

We look back to 1989 when his popularity caused ructions within the National caucus, as the time nears for Mr Peters to step up as Acting Prime Minister when Jacinda Ardern gives birth. (Source: Other)

In 1989, Winston Peters' popularity caused ructions within the National caucus.

A weekly catch up with our political reporters about the stories they’ve been covering. (Source: Other)

It comes as the time nears for Mr Peters to step up as Acting Prime Minister when Jacinda Ardern gives birth.

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