New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has returned from his overseas trip to Asia to a political storm surrounding comments made by members of his party.
Politics
Mon, Jul 27
The latest row came yesterday morning, when ACT candidate Paul Henry said on Radio Hauraki he would "shoot" Labour leader Chris Hipkins.
Fri, Jul 24
Te Kira Lawrence, who had been selected to stand in the East Cape, will now contest the Napier seat against National's Katie Nimon in November.
Thu, Jul 23
National's MP for Napier Katie Nimon told Breakfast that Nash "acts before he thinks", and that he has made his views on women very clear.
The former NZ First candidate was "channelling the manosphere," says Christopher Luxon in response to Nash's remarks about an MP's maternity leave.
Wed, Jul 22
The Labour Party leader asked about New Zealand First’s newly announced candidates and members in the run up to the election on Breakfast this morning.
New Zealand
Tue, Jul 21
The New Zealand First deputy leader made the comments over the weekend in relation to other political parties dealings with India.
Mon, Jul 20
"Demographic engineering", "globalist governments" and doctors pushing for regular mammograms are among the concerns at the party's conference.
Sat, Jul 18
Party members and candidates are gathering in Auckland for the conference and election campaign launch, as polling shows the party's popularity continues to rise.
The first-term councillor said the move would not affect her role at Napier City Council at this stage.
Tue, Jul 14
ACT has criticised Mark Patterson for calling India "a key market for Kiwi wool growers" even as his party opposes an agreement to enable more free trade.
Mon, Jul 13
Veteran Whanganui lawyer will contest the seat she once held for National.
Thu, Jul 9
Labour's Chris Hipkins has joined Government ministers in condemning the move.
Tue, Jul 7
The trade drumbeat comes ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Auckland on Friday - the first official visit by an Indian leader in 40 years.
Mon, Jul 6
Leader Winston Peters said voting "should be a privilege of those who have sworn allegiance to New Zealand".
Sun, Jul 5
In a statement this morning, NZ First leader Winston Peters said Laws will stand in the Waitaki electorate during November's election.
Fri, Jul 3
New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones threw jabs at both his political opponents and allies alike in a public meeting in Kaikōura last week.
Sun, Jun 28
Alfred Ngaro says his bid to return to Parliament is pragmatic and realistic, three years after he formed his own party on conviction and failed to win a seat.
Winston Peters has previously been emphatic that the door is shut from his side.
Meanwhile, leaders with parties down in the new poll have brushed off the results.
Tue, Jun 23
Both Labour and National have taken falls in the latest 1News Verian poll.
National's coalition partners have responded after campaign chairman Simeon Brown likened coalition dynamics to parents managing misbehaving children.
Sun, Jun 21
The Ministry for Primary Industries says the crayfish, carried into Parliament by Jones, was treated in accordance with industry best practice.
Fri, Jun 12
Budget 2026 will be announced at 2pm on Thursday.
Thu, May 28
The proof of identification will be available as both a physical card and in a digital version.
