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Winston Peters

Winston Peters
The latest news and top stories on Winston Peters, a veteran New Zealand politician. Known for founding and leading the New Zealand First party, he currently serves as Foreign Minister, a role he has held previously. He has also been Deputy Prime Minister multiple times, Minister of Māori Affairs and Treasurer. He has a background as a teacher, barrister and solicitor. His work involves foreign policy, trade and advocating for regional investment, sensible immigration and care for the elderly. Key accomplishments include his party’s “kingmaker” role in forming coalition governments and his tenacious pursuit of accountability.
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Pacific Islanders skip food, medicine amid global fuel shortage from Iran war

Pacific nations are the most reliant on diesel for power generation worldwide. They imported about 2.2 million tonnes of fuel in 2025.

New Zealand central bank chief scolded for poking nose in Trump-Fed feud

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How sanctioned Russian oil flows freely via a tiny Pacific island nation

Some 20 tankers registered in the microstate allegedly smuggled Russian and Iranian fuel between 2024 and 2025 amid lax oversight.

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