New Zealand First
After the voters have spoken, Winston will be back
Opinion - Early drama and a National-Labour drag race have both diminished Winston Peters' influence in this election campaign - but he'll be back, his former colleague Doug Woolerton writes.
Winston Peters casts early vote in Northland
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has cast his early vote this afternoon in Kerikeri.
Politics: Are National Standards degrading Arts and Music education?
Arts and Music education is being diluted – that’s according to organisations within the education sector and some major political parties. The groups say National Standards are preventing children… Audio
Broadcasting buried in policy parade
The broadcasters we have today were largely shaped by political decisions made more than 25 years ago. Mediawatch rounds up the media policies that political parties are offering this time round - if… Audio
Polls 'invariably wrong' on election day - Peters
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is dismissing polls showing his party losing support as meaningless.
Peters can work with National despite 'dirty politics'
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is adamant someone from National is responsible for leaking information about his superannuation overpayments to the meda and he's accusing the party of playing… Audio
Investigations over pension leak as Peters plans complaint
Two government offices were advised about the New Zealand First leader's superannuation overpayment but say no leak came from them. Audio
Winston Peters story a 'beat-up' - Northlanders
Northlanders are defending their MP Winston Peters over his superannuation overpayment saga, saying he did everything right. At a candidates meeting at Mangawhai last night, locals said the story was… Audio
Confusion in NZ First over Jones' ranking
The party's president told Checkpoint that Shane Jones is ranked ninth on the party's list, but its leader Winston Peters denies it. Audio
Overpayment to Peters 'has been resolved' - MSD
The matter of a superannuation overpayment to New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has been dealt with, the Ministry of Social Development says. Audio
Peters: No-one knows how pension error happened
The New Zealand First leader says it's unclear how his superannuation overpayment happened and media reports he paid back $18,000 are "demonstrably false". Audio
ACT leader's NZ First f-bomb
ACT leader David Seymour swore at New Zealand First candidate Richard Prosser today and went on to criticise his weight.
Labour rules out Māori seat referendum
The Labour Party is ruling out a referendum on the Māori seats, even if that's a bottom line for a deal with New Zealand First.
Covert coverage of a convention
Is it okay for journalist to join a political party just to report on what it’s up to behind the scenes? Audio
Peters, Jones differ on Māori seats
New Zealand First's recently announced Whangarei candidate and its leader appear to be at odds with each other over Māori seats.
Maori Party says Peters wants a return to the Dark Ages
New Zealand First's leader, Winston Peters, says if his party is part of the next government there will be a binding referendum on whether to abolish the seven Maori electorate seats. Audio
Mental health system 'needs to change', Mike King tells NZ First
The party is being urged to order a stock-take of mental health services if it helps form the next government.
Coalition collapse?
Before the votes have even been cast the coalition talks for the opposition parties appear to have already stalled. Audio
Greens and NZ First not ruling out working together
The two parties have not ruled out working together after September, despite trading insults over election policies. Audio
Poll of Polls: Winston Peters remains kingmaker
The May budget did a bit for National - but not enough to keep it safely clear of needing Winston Peters for a fourth term in government.