Podcasts about foreign minister winston peters

With rising global tensions, market volatility, and an unpredictable international landscape, having a strong and credible foreign voice is becoming more important than ever for New Zealand. Foreign Minister Winston Peters travelled to Malaysia for a summit with his South East Asian counterparts, where he worked towards a comprehensive strategic partnership by October. But what does that actually mean for us? What would that relationship deliver in real terms? How are we positioning ourselves in an increasingly contested region? He's just come back from his trip — Winston Peters chats to Tim Beveridge. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel continues to hold for now, the government is working to get more than 200 New Zealanders out of the region, though some are trying to make their own way home in difficult and dangerous circumstances. New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters is urging them to hunker down and stay safe, as a New Zealand Defence Force Hercules makes its way to the Middle East to help bring them home. The almost two weeks of conflict and a temporary airport closure in Qatar has caused chaos at the borders and some frightening encounters for kiwi travellers. Some of the lucky ones landed safely back on New Zealand soil today. Mary Argue reports.

The Foreign Minister Winston Peters is again calling for a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict, saying diplomacy must come first, not last. Peters spoke to Corin Dann.

In today's episode, the Foreign Minister Winston Peters is again calling for a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict, saying diplomacy must come first, not last, the longest ad ever made in New Zealand will soon be aired, encouraging Maori to join the Maori Electoral Roll. The 30-minute ad features Tame Iti reading some of the names of the 300,00 people who are on the roll, "What is the point of regional government?" That's the question the regional development minister posed to a meeting of local government officials last week, US President Donald Trump has let loose the f-bomb in comments about the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, and international carriers are cancelling or rerouting flights to and from the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.

In a move called Operation Midnight Hammer, the US has attacked several key nuclear facilities in Iran. The strikes mark a significant escalation in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, with President Donald Trump saying “Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace. If they do not, future attacks will be far greater and a lot easier”. He’s also calling for Iran to “MIGA - MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN”. In response, Iran’s foreign minister said Washington crossed a “very big red line” - AND its Parliament has reportedly voted to shut the Strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of the world’s oil consumption flows through. The advancement saw our Foreign Minister Winston Peters quickly call for “diplomacy and dialogue” while also announcing government personnel and a Hercules aircraft are being deployed to the Middle East to help get stranded Kiwis home. Today on The Front Page, to help us make sense of this crisis and what this heightening of tensions mean for the rest of the world, we’re joined by University of Otago international relations professor, Robert Patman. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States says it has devastated Iran's nuclear programme, after its military bombed three nuclear sites on Sunday. The American military action comes only days after the US President Donald Trump said he was still deciding whether to step into the conflict between Israel and Iran. Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters joined Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the developing situation in Iran. The Foreign Minister said he wants to “get a proper analysis” before discussing how effective Operation Midnight Hammer was at destroying Iranian nuclear facilities. “One of the first victims of war is truth, and boy, have we seen it.” The Foreign Minister also discussed the Kiwis stuck in the regions, and that it is “New Zealand character” to bring them home safely. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's claims the Cook Islands were left in the dark over New Zealand pausing funding. Foreign Minister Winston Peters says a $20-million-dollar pot of development aid won't resume until trust is restored between our countries, who operate under a special relationship. Its Prime Minister signed a comprehensive strategic partnership with China, without giving New Zealand any insight on the deal. Cook Islands journalist Rashneel Kumar says the Government was caught off guard - and he explained that it has tried to ease fears the agreement with China may have caused. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An International Relations Expert says the Prime Minister will set the record straight in China regarding the pause on Cook Island aid funding. Foreign Minister Winston Peters has put millions of dollars in developmental aid on hold - saying trust needs to be restored. The island nation signed a comprehensive strategic partnership with China, without reference to New Zealand, despite our two countries' official special relationship. International Relations Expert Robert Patman says the timing of his current visit to China, isn't great. He says he's sure Luxon will make the point the Cook Islands were informed well before this visit. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government says it's exploring its options for evacuating New Zealanders from Israel and Iran but it could be weeks before air space re-opens. Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann.

In today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks about plans to evacuate New Zealanders from Israel and Iran. Donald Trump is leaving open the possibility he'll step into the fighting between Israel and Iran. New Zealand has paused its core sector support funding for the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership agreements with China earlier this year. Magic mushroom drug psilocybin will soon be available for patients with treatment-resistant depression. And we cross to Australia for our weekly chat with Kerry-Anne Walsh.

I'm as guilty as the next Kiwi of complaining about the tyranny of distance, but the fact is we're bloody lucky to live far across the ocean and out of harm's way. We're at least 10,000 kilometres away from the nearest nuclear weapon launch site, whether it's China's Jingxian Province or the United States' Pacific Coast. That doesn't mean we're immune to threats and fallout from conflict, nor should we ignore them. Foreign Minister Winston Peters this week remarked he'd never seen such an uncertain geostrategic circumstance as the one we're currently living in. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute published its yearbook Monday with a warning that the risk of a nuclear weapon being used is increasing. Most of the nine nuclear armed states are either upgrading or replacing their stockpiles. Over the next few years, it estimates the rate at which new nuclear warheads replace old ones will accelerate to the point where, for the first time since the Cold War era, we'll have an overall increase nuclear weapons. No matter how far from the frontlines we may be, and how safe we may feel as a consequence, it doesn't mean we don't or shouldn't care about the rest of the world. We Kiwis love travelling the globe and experiencing all the complexities and differences it has to offer. In doing so, we learn to appreciate our own backyard that wee bit more. This Matariki weekend I'll be taking a moment to be grateful that when I look to the night sky, I'll see stars rather than incoming missiles and drones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 16 June 2025, Foreign Minister Winston Peters tells Kiwis in Iran and Israel to get away from the "arc of danger" but the ways out are limited. Are your sick leave entitlements on the chopping block? The Government walks back the PM's claim that the entitlement might soon drop from 10 to 5 days. Roles reversed? Heather gets a telling off from Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Plus, the Huddle debates whether National is turning out to be Labour in a blue jacket and the taste of tearless onions. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UN is warning that 14,000 babies are estimated to be suffering severe acute malnutrition in Gaza - and ideally they need to get supplies within 48 hours. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann.

New Zealand has given Vanuatu a further 10 million dollars to support Port Vila's recovery from the deadly 7.3 quake in December. Foreign Minister Winston Peters made the announcement while in the capital on his last stop of his week long Pacific trip. RNZ Grace Fiavaai has more.

The Foreign Minister says Pacific links with the United States are more important than ever. Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai has more.

Last week amid retaliatory tariff hikes between the US and China, the New Zealand Prime Minister made several calls to world leaders to discuss global trade. Foreign Minister Winston Peters took aim at this on Friday, pointing out that Christopher Luxon neglected to consult him about the calls. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters sent a blunt message to the Prime Minister as Donald Trump's tariffs continue to spark uncertainty around the world. Peters indicated Chris Luxon was premature in joining global talks calling for free trade, in opposition to the tariff rollout. NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett says Peters expecting Luxon to follow his lead was unusual - but a courtesy call was warranted. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former New Zealand High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Phil Goff was sacked from his job as a diplomat for publicly questioning Donald's Trump understanding of history. The Foreign Minister Winston Peters wasted no time sacking him saying he wasn't paid to "free think." Goff is doubling down on his criticism, likening President Trump to a school yard bully nobody challenges and accusing of him of lying about Russia's war on Ukraine. Phil Goff spoke to Lisa Owen.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Allan Blackman and Nicky Pellegrino. They discuss the meeting between Foreign Minister Winston Peters and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and how a change in approach to rates could spell the end for AirBnB hosts in Wellington.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 19 March 2025, consumer confidence has taken another hit, Westpac economist Satish Ranchod tells Ryan Bridge that global uncertainty is making us nervous. Foreign Minister Winston Peters on the show after his big meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington DC. Richlisters want to build a new stadium at Auckland's Western Springs, but Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson says he's got questions about what's in it for ratepayers. Plus, Ryan tries to find out what his fellow workers are being paid. Will anyone tell him? Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An international relations expert said Foreign Minister Winston Peters has a difficult task ahead, as he heads into a meeting with his United States counterpart. It comes after Winston Peters meets with two other Trump officials, and discussions about the US's role in the Pacific. Political reporter Lillian Hanly filed this report.

On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and American counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are meeting now in what Peters has described a "dramatically changed" American diplomatic scene, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have wrapped up their highly anticipated phone call on how to end to the war in Ukraine, the TAB offered a $150 million deal to the government in a bid to secure an online casino licence, Nottingham Forest star Chris Wood is back home which has local fans excited, but they're likely to be even more excited knowing that he would like to finish off his career playing back here, and it was once known as the "world's ugliest fish", but the blob fish fin-ished in first place in New Zealand's fish of the year competition earlier this week.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is due to meet with his counterpart Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has concluded his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Political Reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in Washington DC ahead of his first face to face meeting with the new administration, a meeting with his counterpart Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Winston Peters himself says is "extraordinarily important". Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Lisa Owen.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has had his first meetings in Washington DC - ahead of the main event with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Lillian Hanly is in Washington DC and spoke to Corin Dann.

On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has won facetime and favour with global heavyweight Narendra Modi on a frenetic full day in India, where both pledged greater military cooperation, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has been in meetings with US officials in Washington DC, the Whangarei District Council has backed down from its bid to keep fluoride out of the city's water, the drought in the Central North Island is really starting to bite for farmers, a new Rotorua housing development is offering cheaper rent to some essential workers and Nathan Rarere is excited for the upcoming baseball season.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has been in meetings with US officials in Washington DC. Political reporter Lillian Hanley spoke to Corin Dann.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in Washington DC this week meeting members of President Donald Trump's administration. Political reporter Lilian Hanley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

On today's episode, The Trade and Investment Minister says he's aiming to complete a free trade deal with India by the end of the Parliamentary term, Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in Washington DC this week meeting members of President Donald Trump's administration, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reaffirmed New Zealand's support for Ukraine after a call with other leaders about the Coalition of the Willing partnership over the weekend, and Kerry-Anne Walsh gives us the latest news from Australia.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 17th of March, in very exciting news we have officially started formal negotiations with India for an FTA so trade minister Todd McClay joins us out of India. Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in Washington DC ahead of talks with key Trump cabinet members. Andrew Saville and Jason Pine talk the F1, the Warriors and Super Rugby for the Monday morning commentary box. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog's David Farrar and former Labour minister Stuart Nash joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Foreign Minister Winston Peters made the decision to sack Phil Goff as High Commissioner to the UK after he questioned President Donald Trump's understanding of history. Was this the right call? The Government has revealed it plans to lower the age of eligibility for free bowel cancer screenings to 58. However, it's using funding set aside from the last Government's plan to lower screening for Māori and Pasifika to 50. What do we make of this? Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran has officially resigned - and will step down from the role this October. How will he be remembered? Did he make the right call? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is en route to South Korea following his meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi overnight. The Foreign Minister said he didn't seek any explanations about China's operations in the Tasman Sea but did raise concern about a lack of notice of live fire drills in the Tasman sea. RNZ's Corin Dann is also en route to South Korea but Mr Peters is taking a roundabout route via Mongolia? Corin Dann spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters, will land in South Korea on Friday night for the final leg of his trip to Asia. Corin Dann is in Seoul, South Korea, and he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has held his first bilateral meeting in China noting the two countries won't always agree. Meeting with Vice President Han Zheng this afternoon Mr Peters said he was delighted to be in China and our two countries have a long history but will have differences. But his visit comes amid heightened tensions here and in Australia over the presence of three Chinese naval ships conducting exercises in the Tasman sea. RNZ's Corin Dann spoke to Lisa Owen from Beijing.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has raised concerns about China's recent military maneuvers in his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Ji in Beijing. Mr Peters addressed Chinese leaders about the lack of notice for live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea last week, saying the surprise nature of the drills underscores the importance of clear communication between nations.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters says a lack of notice from China ahead of live fire exercises in the Tasman represents a "failure" in the relationship with Beijing. He spoke to Corin Dann.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters says a lack of notice from China ahead of live fire exercises in the Tasman represents a "failure" in the relationship with Beijing. Mr Peters made the comments following a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi overnight. Professor of international law at the University of Waikato, Al Gillespie, spoke with Alexa Cook.

A lack of a sufficient warning from China about its live fire naval exercises in the Tasman sea has been labelled a failure in the New Zealand China relationship by the Foreign Minister Winston Peters. The issue of China's three navy ships being in the Tasman sea and conducting live exercises has dominated talks between Mr Peters and his counterpart in Beijing overnight. Corin Dann reports.

On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters meets his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday increasing citizen's arrest powers, Elon Musk may be back tracking slightly over threats to justify employment or be fired, saying that the message "was basically a check to see if the employee had a pulse and was capable of replying to an email", the head of the Auckland Primary Principals' Association says the government is moving in the right direction by making it easier for teachers to get residency here, and thousands are flocking to Wairarapa this week as Masterton gears up for the 63rd Golden Shears.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters meets his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Alexa Cook.

On today's episode, former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way, Foreign Minister Winston Peters arrives in Beijing this afternoon, his 48-hour visit will include talks with his China counterpart Wang Yi, Germany's conservative political party - the Christian Democratic Union - has won the country's elections with 28 percent of the vote, Police say about eighty officers met protesters at Lake Rotokakahi on Monday night and seven were arrested for trespass, after refusing to leave the Tarawera Sewerage worksite, and the Black Caps are guaranteed a berth in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy tournament after beating Bangladesh by five wickets in Rawalpindi.

Foreign minister Winston Peters arrives in Beijing this afternoon. His 48-hour visit will include talks with his China counterpart Wang Yi. Former prime minister Helen Clark says New Zealand needs Peters' visit to China to go well. Clark spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands. Peters spoke to Corin Dann.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands. United Party leader Teariki Heather spoke to Corin Dann.

On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands, Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on social media, calling him a "dictator without elections" who needs to "move fast" or lose his country, The union representing public servants says any changes to long service pay rises in the public service will lead to discrimination against women, Maori and Pasifika, and the Black Caps have opened their Champions Trophy ODI tournament with a 60-run win over hosts Pakistan in Karachi.

Last week, and less than a month after the ceasefire in Gaza took place, US President Donald Trump announced plans to administer the Gaza Strip under American control after the final stage of the ceasefire and to relocate the strip's Palestinian population, turning the Gaza strip into what Trump has described as the “Riviera of the Middle-East”. While lauded by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right cabinet, Trump's proposal was unanimously rejected and condemned, both by Middle-Eastern nations in the region but also US and Israeli allies like Canada and the United Kingdom, who reaffirmed their support for a two-state solution. However, while Aotearoa's official policy is also to support a two-state solution to the Israeli occupation of Palestine, there has been no comment on Trump's proposal by Foreign Minister Winston Peters, or any other government official. For their weekly catch up, Oto spoke to the Green Party's Ricardo Menendez March to discuss Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians in Gaza and the lack of a response to it from the New Zealand government. They also discussed the government's plan to change climate reporting laws for companies, and the overhaul of the Public Works Act to compensate Māori for confiscated land.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters' office says Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has headed to China to sign a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, without properly consulting New Zealand. Massey University Centre for Defence and Security Studies associate professor Anna Powles spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Human Rights Commission has received at least 100 complaints about the digital flyer, that asks the public to help "track" soldiers down and "let them know they're not welcome here". Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann.