Winston Peters

Indonesia and New Zealand discuss cooperation in food security and renewable energy.

New Zealand proposes banning social media for children under 16 with penalties for non-compliant tech firms.

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas announced the European Union will introduce its largest sanctions package against Russia this autumn, potentially costing Russia over one trillion euros and increasing sanctioned Russian entities by one-third.

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon survived a leadership challenge with caucus support.

Austria's intelligence service dismantled an international sanctions-evasion network supplying specialized industrial machinery to Russia's defense sector since 2019, documenting over 3.3 million euros in illicit deliveries and arresting a Belarusian suspect.

New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters emphasized Vietnam as a vital partner during President Tô Lâm's state visit, highlighting their elevated Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and targeting increased cooperation in trade, education, defense, and climate-resilient agriculture to strengthen bilateral relations.

Pacific states failed to agree on a statement condemning China's missile test due to opposition from some member states.

Pacific nations missed a chance to condemn China's missile test, says New Zealand's foreign minister.

New Zealand lawmakers pass a bill making English an official language, sparking criticism as unnecessary.

Winston Peters is nicknamed "Lao Pi" for his racist remarks and behavior towards Asian communities.

Adam Pearse: NZ First’s pitch to the ordinary Kiwi battler who’s scared of the world

China fired a nuclear-capable missile into the South Pacific, drawing condemnation from Australia, New Zealand, and Palau.

Govt insists India deal 'very clear' after clause raised questions

Philippines ‘notes with concern’ China missile test criticized by Pacific neighbors

China launched a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific Ocean, sparking widespread criticism from nations.

China's navy test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine, raising concerns.

New Zealand proposes banning social media for under 16 due to concerns over harm to children.

India is widening its Pacific ambitions, according to foreign policy analyst Dhruva Jaishankar.

Vietnam and New Zealand held their 4th foreign ministers' meeting in Auckland.

China's missile test in the Pacific exposes regional divisions over growing militarization.

Pacific foreign ministers failed to agree on a statement condemning China's missile test.

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters emphasized Vietnam as an important partner, noting their bilateral trade rose 72 percent to 3.41 billion NZD over five years, with upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership priorities including education, defense, and climate-resilient agriculture.

Pacific nations failed to agree on a statement condemning China's missile test.

Vietnam serves as a bridge between ASEAN and its Pacific partners.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins rules out working with Winston Peters as foreign affairs minister.

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters faces backlash for telling a Chinese-born MP to go back to her own country.

Winston Peters travels to Manila to strengthen New Zealand-ASEAN ties and deepen regional partnerships.

New Zealand will seriously consider adopting Japan's Mogami-class frigate for its naval fleet.

Luxon and Modi agree on partnership with trade and maritime security ambitions

China's rare missile test will push wary Asia-Pacific countries to close ranks, analysts say

China conducted a nuclear-capable missile test near Solomon Islands, drawing widespread condemnation from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Taiwan, and the US for destabilizing the Pacific region and insufficient advance notice.

China test-fired a JL-2 submarine-launched ballistic missile in the South Pacific, drawing condemnation from the U.S. and allies for destabilizing the region, while Russia supported the move as routine military training.

New Zealand proposes banning social media for under-16s, with fines for non-compliant tech platforms.

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters damaged bilateral relations with China after telling a Chinese-born Green Party MP to "go back where you come from," escalating tensions already strained since the government shifted toward anti-China rhetoric and U.S. military integration.

Vietnam and New Zealand held their 4th foreign ministers' meeting in Auckland.

China conducted its first publicly acknowledged Pacific submarine-launched ballistic missile test on July 6, escalating regional military tensions amid competing strategic interests from the US and allies, while Pacific nations struggle to maintain unified peace stance.

China's July ballistic missile test into the Pacific exposed divisions among regional leaders over militarization, preventing Pacific Islands foreign ministers from issuing a unified condemnation despite the "Ocean of Peace" declaration aimed at keeping the region free from major-power rivalry.

Solomon Islands reviews its 2022 security agreement with China for transparency.

New Zealand reimagines its US defence partnership without compromising its nuclear-free identity.

New Zealand makes English an official language alongside Maori and sign language.

Winston Peters, New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister, told a Chinese-born MP to return to his country during parliamentary debate, but cabinet members initially avoided calling it racism until the PM acknowledged it days later after China's embassy intervened.

New Zealand and the Philippines formalized a comprehensive partnership to deepen security cooperation.

New Zealand signs a trade agreement with India, shifting its foreign policy focus.

Hipkins anticipates 'close' election as National takes another poll hit

China conducted its first Pacific intercontinental ballistic missile test in nearly two years from a nuclear submarine, alarming the US, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand, who viewed it as provocative expansion violating nuclear agreements and regional stability commitments.

China's PLA Navy tested an advanced submarine-launched ballistic missile over the Pacific, alarming Indo-Pacific nations including the US, Japan, and Australia amid escalating regional tensions and competing security partnerships in the region.

China launched a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific Ocean, sparking widespread criticism from nations.