The contempt of Winston Peters + will NZ First swing hard right on Abortion with Alfred Ngaro?
A stunt in Parliament and a controversial political alignment raise bigger questions about where NZ First is heading ahead of Election 2026.

A stunt in Parliament and a controversial political alignment raise bigger questions about where NZ First is heading ahead of Election 2026.

Matt Watson, recreational fishers and Greenpeace have forced a political retreat over Shane Jones’ Fisheries Amendment Bill, but critics warn the wider attack on public oversight and ocean protection remains.

Latest RNZ-Reid Research poll shows Labour holding firm despite allegations, National slipping, and NZ First rising ahead of Election 2026.

Winston Peters’ latest grievance politics and Alfred Ngaro’s return show NZ First drifting further into racism, culture war and reactionary politics.

Is the Government misleading New Zealand about the Iran war and fuel security? Rising tensions could trigger a major fuel crisis.

New Zealand’s MMP political elasticity may push voters toward TOP, potentially blocking Winston Peters from kingmaker power in Election 2026.

In this week’s 1-on-1 in 10, Rawiri Waititi lays out why Māori electorates matter more than ever — and how…

Winston Peters said the Middle East conflict would end quickly — now that claim looks wildly off the mark.

Ian Powell examines the US-Israel war on Iran, its real drivers, and why New Zealand’s response raises serious questions about independence.

Winston Peters denies using personal attacks—but past cases raise serious questions. A sharp look at NZ political hypocrisy.