New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters welcomed Laos's Deputy Prime Minister to Wellington, marking the first high-level visit since 2016, to strengthen diplomatic ties and announce development funding for rural communities across food security and livelihood programs.
New Zealand imposed its 35th sanctions round, targeting 20 individuals and entities supporting Russian propaganda, cybercrime, and hybrid warfare in Ukraine, plus payment networks and North Korean and Iranian military supporters, expanding enforcement beyond 2,000 penalized targets since 2022.
New Zealand First faces scrutiny over policy direction and global stance ahead of the general election.
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters visited the Cook Islands in April 2026 to sign a defense declaration with Prime Minister Mark Brown, repairing ties strained by the Cook Islands' undisclosed China partnership deal that concerned Wellington over regional security implications.
New Zealand and India signed a Free Trade Agreement to double export value within a decade, marking a strategic foreign policy shift positioning India as a counterbalance to China, despite opposition from Foreign Minister Winston Peters.
Shane Jones' party considers splitting power companies to reduce national electricity costs.
Global leaders welcome Pakistan's mediation in the US-Iran conflict, securing a temporary ceasefire.
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters traveled to Washington to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, addressing trade, security, and Indo-Pacific stability amid escalating global tensions and geopolitical uncertainty.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters positions his party as the voice of working New Zealanders. Peters delivered this message in a West Coast speech. The speech is part of the party's 2026 election push.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters delivered the 2026 State of the Nation speech. He positioned his party as a voice for ordinary New Zealanders.
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters returned to Aotearoa after diplomatic engagements in Latin America. The trip aimed to strengthen relationships with countries.
Winston Peters discusses dog ownership, Māori seats, and national direction, re-entering the national debate
New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters navigates a volatile global landscape in 2026
Wellington hosts Asia Symposium on May 20, 2026, bringing regional experts to discuss how middle powers like New Zealand navigate shifting Indo-Pacific dynamics amid trade pressures, aid reallocation, and changing US leadership certainty.
New Zealand sanctions 20 Russia-linked individuals and entities for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine.
Iranian drone strikes target UAE, sparking a major fire at an oil refinery.
Winston Peters claims he is in charge of foreign policy, not the Prime Minister.
Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono raises concerns about workers' rights and Te Tiriti rollbacks in Aotearoa.
Winston Peters navigates heightened political tension amidst government cohesion and economic pressure concerns.
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters welcomed emerging US-Iran de-escalation efforts as a positive step, cautioning that sustained international coordination remains critical to achieve a durable ceasefire amid regional tensions affecting global oil prices and trade routes.
New Zealand intensifies global diplomacy efforts amid rising tensions as Winston Peters travels to Washington.
Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono calls for change. He advocates for social justice and Māori and Pasifika rights.
Winston Peters expressed concerns over Fonterra and vaccine inquiry. New Zealand's economic stability is at risk. A Middle East crisis is also a concern.
New Zealand's FM condemns Iran's attacks on Saudi Arabia in call with Saudi counterpart
New Zealand First party leader Winston Peters wants to abolish Maori seats in parliament
New Zealand expands Russia sanctions, targeting cyber warfare and sanctions evasion networks.
New Zealand expands sanctions against Russia, targeting 20 individuals and entities supporting the Kremlin's war efforts.
‘Fix them now’: Winston Peters demands Israel to repair Cook Islands war graves in Gaza
Winston Peters claims he is in charge of foreign policy, not the Prime Minister.
New Zealand's foreign and resources ministers discuss critical minerals cooperation with the US, addressing global supply chain vulnerabilities essential for renewable energy, electronics, and modern technology amid geopolitical tensions.
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with global reactions ranging from cautious optimism to calls for sustained diplomacy, while concerns about economic impacts and maritime safety through the Strait of Hormuz persist.
Asian leaders including Malaysia, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand welcomed a two-week US-Iran ceasefire announced in April 2026, expressing cautious optimism that diplomatic efforts could resolve Middle East tensions and stabilize global energy markets disrupted by regional conflict.
New Zealand and the Cook Islands signed a defense pact. This pact eases over a year of tension between them. The pact follows tensions over a China deal.
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters outlined a cautious foreign policy stance. New Zealand First aims to be a steady hand amid global tensions.
Australia's government has not received a request from the US to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz. The strait's openness is in the global interest. No request has been made.
Winston Peters discusses employment law reform and potential post-election alliances in New Zealand
Winston Peters discusses Waitangi Day and NZ First's future amid coalition government debates