Peters said today's move was a "calculated step to curtail crucial oil revenues fuelling Putin’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine".
Politics
Fri, Sep 12
Peters spent a significant portion of the speech criticising the left-leaning parties and transgender ideology, as well as saying making KiwiSaver compulsory would be his first move if in power.
New Zealand
Sun, Sep 7
Stuart Nash said he was not a member of any party and had not joined NZ First, but today indicated his support for it.
Sat, Sep 6
NZ First leader Winston Peters unveiled a member’s bill aimed at ensuring that physical identification remained a "valid and equal" alternative.
Tue, Sep 2
"Mr Peters wants to call me a dickhead across the alleyway here, I think we should consider something for him," said Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris.
Wed, Jun 25
The latest round of sanctions targeted actors involved in Russia's military-industrial complex and its supporters from North Korea, Iran, and Belarus.
Thu, Jun 19
"Trust and meaningful engagement are fundamental to free association," a spokesperson for the Foreign Minister said.
Overnight, New Zealand's embassy in Tehran was temporarily closed, with two staff and their family members evacuated by land to Azerbaijan.
The company said it did not "condone behaviour that falls short of our Code of Conduct".
Wed, May 21
"Why don't you naff off! Yeah, look at you. Come to get a headline?" the Minister for Rail said at one point in the nearly minute-long exchange.
Tue, May 20
"Is this the biggest thing on the planet, talking about the definition of a woman? I would argue no,” senior Chris Bishop minister said.
Thu, Apr 24
The Foreign Minister gave a speech yesterday where he said some language used around new US tariffs had been "hysterical".
Mon, Apr 14
National rises for the first time in a year in the latest 1News Verian poll, while NZ First hits highest rating since 2017.
Mon, Apr 7
The speech, made at the James Hay Theatre in Christchurch, was interrupted several times by protesters.
Sun, Mar 23
Foreign Minister Winston Peters said he was “seriously pleased” with the outcome of his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Wed, Mar 19
Winston Peters sacked Phil Goff after he made comments about Donald Trump at an event in London last week.
Tue, Mar 11
Mandating Whangārei District Council fluoridation is being slammed as a "despotic Soviet-era disgrace" by New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.
Health
Mon, Feb 17
There was better news for Labour which saw its support rise in in the 1News Verian poll.
Mon, Feb 10
1News revealed yesterday that New Zealand’s entire aid programme to Kiribati was put on hold while it’s reviewed because of a lack of "open dialogue" from the small country.
Tue, Jan 28
A march to Parliament and a three-minute "cuddle cap" were some of the moments that had the world watching us this year.
Te Ao Māori
December 27, 2024
Prime Minister Mark Brown wanted Cook Islanders to have their own citizenship while keeping a special relationship with New Zealand.
December 22, 2024
Minister for Racing Winston Peters said it was "not a decision that is taken lightly" but is "ultimately driven by protecting the welfare of racing dogs".
December 10, 2024
The right bloc of National, ACT and NZ First is still in front, but Te Pāti Māori surges at the expense of the Greens in the latest 1News Verian poll.
December 9, 2024
It's been a busy year for the Government, so what is there still left to cross off its coalition agreements in 2025? 1News looks into the political crystal ball for the new year.
December 5, 2024
The coalition Government’s foreign policy represents the most significant shift in New Zealand’s stance in a generation, a leading news magazine has said.
October 23, 2024
