Winston Peters
Winston Peters demanding answers over Aratere grounding
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters is demanding more answers about the grounding of the Interislander Aratere ferry. Leaked documents show a crew member pushed the wrong button, accidently… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for 5th July
In the show today, we speak to ReliefAid founder Mike Seawright who is in Ukraine, where Russia has carried out a series of bombings across cities, we also talk to Greens co-leader Darleen Tana, who… Audio
Acting Prime Minister on Greens' Darleen Tana scandal
The prime minister Christopher Luxon is visiting the United States this week -- joining a NATO summit in Washington DC. The summit is taking place as Russia unleashes one of its largest attacks on… Audio
Winston Peters leads political delegation to three Pacific nations
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters is off to Solomon Islands today and will meet with newly elected Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.
Morning Report Essentials for 26 June 2024
On today's episode, In Te Karaka, 30-kilometres north-west of Gisborne, residents were told to evacuate in the early hours of this morning after the Waipaoa River topped 7.68m, a state of emergency… Audio
NZ First invokes 'agree to disagree' clause on pandemic inquiry
New Zealand First has invoked the coalition's 'agree to disagree' clause over the next phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the pandemic response. The government has announced the second leg… Audio
Retired racing greyhounds headed to the US
Retired racing greyhounds are headed overseas as the industry looks to find homes for its backlog of dogs. They are being sent to the US, rather than waiting to be adopted in New Zealand. Katie… Audio
Budget Day: A Photo Essay
Budget Day in photos: Facts, attacks, stories, protests, pantomime and proclamations. Audio
Mike King: I'd take money from Gollum if it meant better mental health services
Mental health advocate Mike King tells Guyon why taking government cash is like taking money from Gollum; the day he realised his homophobic comedy was doing real damage, and why kids don't talk to… Video, Audio
NZDF plane on rescue mission to New Caledonia
A New Zealand Defence Force evacuation flight's en route to New Caledonia to pick up Kiwis stranded there due to riots and civil unrest Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 17 May
On today's episode, New Zealanders in New Caledonia say they are feeling vulnerable amidst the escalating protests in the country, Foreign Minister Winston Peters joins us, we hear from Auckland mayor… Audio
Winston Peters confirms NZ First's plan to support Samoan citizenship bill
NZ First leader Winston Peters has confirmed his party will support Teanau Tuiono's member's bill right through parliament, but says there's still areas to be worked out.
James Shaw's advice for the Green Party
Former Greens Co-Leader James Shaw on why the party should consider working with National in future, why he's been called a "tree Tory", and what he's got planned after politics. Video, Audio
Don't 'mistake' Pacific leaders 'quietness' on AUKUS as support for NZ's position - expert
A Pacific regionalism expert has called out New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters for withholding information from the public on AUKUS military pact. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 2 May
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and former Prime Minister Helen Clark join us to discuss whether New Zealand should join Pillar Two of AUKUS, economists warn that unemployment… Audio
Foreign Minister Winston Peters on NZ joining AUKUS Pillar Two
RNZ has edited this audio to remove comments made by foreign minister Winston Peters regarding former Australian foreign minister Bob Carr.
The Foreign Affairs Minister is taking on opponents of New… Audio
A fast track to unprecedented power
The new fast-track approvals bill has been described as 'government by amateurs', with no checks and balances Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 April
On today's episode we hear from Finance Minister Nicola Willis on cuts to the public sector, Winston Peters condemns Iran's attack on Israel and calls for calm in the region, the banking sector is… Audio
Winston Peters condemns Iran's attack on Israel
The prime minister Christopher Luxon and foreign minister Winston Peters have condemned Iran for what they say are "shocking and illegal strikes against Israel". Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Winston Peters on UN meeting
Foreign Minister Winston Peters met with the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York Wednesday morning, discussing the conflict in Gaza, and commitments in the Pacific. Peters… Audio