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'Nazism': Peters lashes new SIS powers
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters called an expansion of the SIS's surveillance powers "Nazism" in Parliament last night.
PM says Chinese real estate investment minor
A surge in Chinese investment in New Zealand residential real estate is something the Government needs to consider, but at the moment is not a significant issue says John Key.
'Unloseable' election blown - Peters
Opposition parties blew an "unloseable" election partly because Dirty Politics author Nicky Hager mishandled the information he had, NZ First Leader Winston Peters says.
Not the time to change flag - Peters
NZ First is boycotting a committee which will decide how the public votes on the national flag, saying the referendum was an expensive exercise.
NZ First pulls out of flag committee
New Zealand First has pulled out of a committee which will decide how the public votes on the national flag, calling it a distraction.
State of the parties
The election of Trevor Mallard yesterday as Assistant Speaker will almost certainly take out of play one of the most recalcitrant MPs in Question Time.
NZ First big winner - at Labour's cost
NZ First's strong election result appears to have come at the expense of the Labour Party, preliminary results show.
NZ First's MP of mystery
The lowest-ranked NZ First MP is refusing to say what job he did before politics.
Peters a political hero, NZ First MP
If loyalty to the leader is highly valued, it's not hard to see why new New Zealand First MP Fletcher Tabueau rocketed his way up the party list.
Indian MP dispels NZ First 'myth'
Mumbai born and educated New Zealand First MP-in-waiting Mahesh Bindra says he is living proof the party and its leader Winston Peters are not anti-immigration and anti-Asian.
So where does that leave Winston?
Winston Peters yesterday appeared dead-set on taking a leading role in opposition against John Key's new Government but some of his MPs won't shut the door on National.
Deal with NZ First 'highly unlikely'
National's campaign director Steven Joyce says Winston Peters "lining himself up for the argument of leading the opposition".
Peters hits out at Nats after poll surge
Winston Peters has hit out at National’s economic management, Labour’s infighting and Colin Craig’s Conservatives in his election night address to supporters.
Minor parties stay minnows
Election 2014 was a night to forget for the minor parties as the National juggernaut left the Conservative Party, the Greens, New Zealand First, internet-Mana, the Maori Party and Act reeling last night.
Greens in defiant mood despite results
Green Party co-leaders Russel Norman and Metiria Turei were in a defiant mood despite polling about a third less votes than they had hoped for.
Conservatives pinged for pamphlet
A Conservative Party pamphlet comparing it with rival party New Zealand First has been ruled inaccurate and in breach of the advertising code of ethics.
Winston disputes MP's items 'stolen'
Dumped NZ First MP Andrew Williams says items have been stolen from his Parliamentary office, but Winston Peters says it's a 'humbug' complaint without merit.
Transport and housing top of list
Political parties are tailoring all manner of policies for Auckland, or more precisely at 1,030,125 enrolled Jafas, to win their vote.
John Armstrong: Pre-election posturing will count for little
In its final few days, the 2014 election campaign has turned from weird to surreal. And that is not even taking the Kim Dotcom circus into account, writes John Armstrong.
Peters: Don't rule out NZ First-Labour
The Greens have accused New Zealand First leader Winston Peters of launching an "incoherent" attack on them during a positioning statement.
Peters offers new option
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said today that voters should consider a Labour-New Zealand First as a potential alternative Government, not Labour and Greens.
John Armstrong: Dotcom's last chance to shine
It's delivery time for Kim Dotcom, writes John Armstrong. He must deliver irrefutable evidence that he's repeatedly promised to show the PM has not told the truth.
The rise and rise of Winston
NZ First is on the rise and seems assured of returning to Parliament in bigger numbers, according to the latest Herald-DigiPoll survey.
Peters says re-election is now a certainty
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters was in a buoyant mood as he returned to his old stamping ground yesterday, boasting that his re-election was now beyond doubt.
Maori-ward plan sparks 'separatist' warning
NZ First leader Winston Peters has warned "separatism is coming to a council near you" .
Peters sets out party priorities
New Zealand First leader and possible kingmaker Winston Peters yesterday set out the priority areas he wants addressed in any post- election coalition negotiations.